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A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured March 14 when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver as she walked across West Stewart Avenue in Puyallup, Washington. Authorities were able to view a video of the collision thanks to video surveillance from the nearby Golden Rule Grocery, according to a news…

A recent collision involving a dump truck, a tractor-trailer and several passenger vehicles slowed traffic on Interstate 5 at the I-405 interchange. News accounts cited police reports that the dump truck was in the middle of the road and the tractor-trailer appeared to have jack-knifed. The cause of the accident…

Although it may not seem like it, spring is just around the corner in Washington State. For motorcycle enthusiasts, this means it is time to get the bike out and prepare to ride again. This also means that other drivers need to watch for motorcycle riders who are sharing the…

A 9-year-old boy was taken off of life support recently after being seriously injured in a suspected drunk- driving crash. The child’s 26-year-old uncle has been charged with vehicular homicide. Investigators said the driver, who also was injured, tested at double the legal limit for alcohol and admitted smoking marijuana…

A traumatic brain injury can physically, emotionally and financially devastate a victim and the victim’s family. The Brain Injury Association of America sponsors activities such as Brain Injury Awareness Month to raise awareness about the prevalence of brain injuries and what can be done to prevent them. The month of…

Two small children are likely alive today because two fishermen took the time to stop and look for them. According to a report in the Oregonian, the local heroes were driving along a fairly isolated stretch of State Route 401 south of Naselle, Washington, on February 20 when they noticed…

As Yakima grows and drivers continue to take safety risks, Yakima’s busiest intersections are becoming more dangerous, KIMA-TV reports. Residents and law enforcement agree that the increased use of cellphones and other electronic devices, coupled with speed related factors, is making many Yakima intersections more hazardous for motorists, cyclists and…

The Washington State Patrol suspects that drugs or alcohol played a role in a recent three-vehicle accident just north of Toppenish, Wash., that sent six people to the hospital. According to the patrol, a BMW traveling south on Route 22 collided with a southbound Toyota, the Yakima Herald reported. The…

Losing a loved one is an emotionally trying time full of grief and sadness. When the death was sudden and unexpected, the mix of emotions often includes confusion, denial, and anger. If the sudden death of a loved one was the result of someone’s negligence, your family may have legal…

A 19-year-old Yakima teenager was injured recently in a single vehicle rollover accident near Naches, Washington, according to a report by the Yakima Herald. The teenager, who was driving a Ford Explorer along U.S. 12, apparently veered off the roadway and hit some gravel, which caused his vehicle to roll…