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YAKIMA, Wash.– Washington State troopers are once again encouraging everyone in vehicles to wear seatbelts, whether it’s daytime or nighttime. This comes after a deadly crash on Interstate 82 in Yakima Saturday morning. 20-year-old Jazmine Gutierrez died at the scene, while three people who were… Read On

Yakima Police investigated what they call a “serious” vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in the area of 10th Avenue and West Nob Hill Blvd Thursday. According to Yakima Police Chief Matt Murray the crash was reported at about 6:21 am. THE INVESTIGATION IS OVER AND THE… Read On

Early on a crisp Thursday morning in Yakima, Washington, a critical incident unfolded at the intersection of W. Nob Hill Boulevard and S. 10th Avenue, capturing the community’s attention and prompting an investigation by the Yakima Police Traffic Unit. A 29-year-old pedestrian, while crossing the… Read On

Winter snowfall not only brings a blanket of white, but it also brings a surge in driving accidents, particularly in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state. Despite a smaller populace and less demanding terrain compared to other regions like Spokane, the Tri-Cities consistently reports winter… Read On

Yakima police responded to a single-car fatal crash late Wednesday night around eleven p-m, which killed one person. A 26-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene, just past the intersection of South 96th Ave., and Occidental Road. Traffic sergeant Scott Grant with Yakima police… Read On

The benefits of walking are undeniable as a great form of exercise and an economical way to travel to work and school. Unfortunately, pedestrians are at an increased risk of serious injury if involved in an accident with a car. If you were hit by… Read On

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, in 2020, motorcyclists were four times more likely to suffer an injury than their passenger car peers per vehicle mile traveled nationwide. Sadly, 5,579 motorcyclists lost their lives in crashes in 2020 in the United States,… Read On

Washington is not a no-fault insurance state. When no-fault insurance was first implemented, several states thought it would streamline the process of dealing with automobile accidents. Today, only 12 of those states remain, with many considering going back to a tort system. Washington operates under… Read On

Understanding Washington State Car Accident Laws Being involved in a car accident can be a painful, scary, and confusing experience. It’s important to know and understand the Washington State car accident laws. It can be difficult to know where to go, whom to talk to,… Read On

Washington is not a no-fault state. When a car accident happens, there needs to be a determination of who was at fault for the accident. You may wonder: How is fault determined in a car accident? In some cases, this can only be determined by… Read On