Washington Bridge crashes skyrocket after westbound closure. Here's the data.
It is not your imagination: the number of crashes on the open span of the Washington Bridge skyrocketed in recent months. "Our accidents are up almost three times," Gov. Dan McKee told reporters earlier this week. > react
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Off-duty WSP trooper on leave after arrest for DUI vehicular homicide
- Washington
- WA-240
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Mar 04, 2025 10:02am
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste said the agency sends their "sincerest condolences to the victim and their loved ones." ... Read More
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Pedestrian struck, killed on US 2 in Snohomish, closing all lanes
- Washington
- Highway 2
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 04, 2025 07:51am
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The pedestrian walked out into a lane of travel, was hit by a vehicle and then a semi truck, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read More
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Drone investigation into deadly I-5 crash slowed traffic in Kent
- Washington
- Broadway
- I-5
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 04, 2025 05:13am
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Washington State Patrol (WSP) slowed traffic along Interstate 5 to a stop on Monday while investigating a fatal crash from the weekend. Read More
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Rolling slowdown, stopped traffic along I-5 in Kent
- Washington
- I-5 Near Kelso
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 04, 2025 05:13am
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State Patrol and Incident Response are performing a rolling slowdown on northbound I-5 from S 320th to S 272nd in Federal Way. All lanes will be slowed and have intermittent stops. Expect slowdowns ... Read More
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Vantage Bridge construction gets rolling again
- Washington
- Route 970
- source: Bing
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- Mar 04, 2025 02:00am
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Among many other things, spring and summer mean roadwork. And work has already started for 2025 on the Vantage Bridge. Starting Monday, the bridge is back to a single lane of traffic in each direction ... Read More
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Washington state trooper arrested for vehicular homicide after alleged drunk collision with motorcyclist
- Washington
- Statewide
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 04, 2025 01:57am
A Washington State Patrol trooper was charged with vehicular homicide after she allegedly plowed into a 20-year-old motorcyclist while drunk behind the wheel. Read More
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Intersection of Ten Ten Road and US 401 reopens after crews contain gas leak in southern Wake
- Washington
- US 401
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 04, 2025 01:46am
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The intersection of Ten Ten Road and U.S. Highway 401 is open Tuesday morning after a gas leak led to power outages and evacuations Monday. Read More
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WSP Trooper released from jail following deadly crash; victim identified as 20-year-old
- Washington
- WA-240
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Mar 03, 2025 9:20pm
TRI-CITIES, WA. - An off-duty State Trooper arrested in connection with a deadly crash near Richland was released from jail on Monday, Mar. 3, as investigators ... Read More
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WSP trooper arrested for deadly crash had "glassy eyes" and "slurred speech", says Richland Police
- Washington
- Sr 240
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Mar 03, 2025 9:14pm
The Washington State Patrol trooper arrested for her involvement in a fatal crash over the weekend appeared in court on Monday. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 03, 2025 6:37pm
The Washington State Patrol trooper arrested in a fatal car crash in Richland over the weekend was released from jail Monday and placed on administrative leave. Read More
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Repairs completed on I-82 bridge; Yakima intersections to close temporarily
- Washington
- E Yakima Ave
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 03, 2025 5:20pm
Repairs to Interstate 82 have been completed following a semi-truck crash in January that damaged the Yakima River bridge. The Washington State Department of Tr ... Read More
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Crash closes Tumalo Road offramp on northbound Highway 97 ahead of evening commute
- Washington
- Hwy-97
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Mar 03, 2025 5:04pm
A crash late Monday afternoon closed the northbound US Highway 97 offramp at Tumalo Road between Bend and Redmond. An ODOT TripCheck alert posted at 4:46 p.m. warned motorists of a delay at milepost ... Read More
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Kennedy Road closure in West Richland could impact traffic
- Washington
- Kennedy Rd
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 03, 2025 4:09pm
WEST RICHLAND, Wash.- According to The City of West Richland Government, Kennedy Road west of Bombing Range Road will be closed to thru traffic. Read More
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Federal Way woman dies in I-5 crash near 272nd St.
- Washington
- I5
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 03, 2025 2:09pm
A Federal Way woman died in a crash on Interstate 5 on the border of Federal Way and Kent after striking another vehicle. On March 2, the Washington State Patrol reported that a traffic collision at ... Read More
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Intoxicated man causes car crash, faces multiple charges in Stafford County, officials say
- Washington
- WARRENTON RD
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 03, 2025 2:05pm
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said a man caused a car crash because he was intoxicated over the weekend. On March 1 at around 12:47 p.m., deputies responded to the Warrenton Road and ... Read More
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Sky 5: Gas leak closes US 401 in Fuquay-Varina
- Washington
- US 401
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 03, 2025 1:58pm
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A gas leak closed US Highway 401 at Ten Ten Road in Fuquay-Varina on Monday afternoon. Traffic was delayed as a result. Read More
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US 401 closed in Fuquay-Varina due to gas leak
- Washington
- US 401
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 03, 2025 1:56pm
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US Highway 401 is closed in Fuquay-Varina on Monday afternoon due to a gas leak. The highway is closed at Ten Ten Road, according to a notice from the town. First responders and gas company employees ... Read More
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Zumba events to honor Renton man, 34, killed in vehicle crash
- Washington
- Hwy-167
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 03, 2025 1:41pm
Zumba instructors and participants from across the Puget Sound area will gather at two events in early March to honor Pedro Adan Sandoval, 34, of Renton, who died in a wrong-way crash Feb. 18 on ... Read More
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Rolling slowdown, stopped traffic along I-5 in Kent
- Washington
- WA-5
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 03, 2025 1:37pm
State Patrol and Incident Response are performing a rolling slowdown on northbound I-5 from S 320th to S 272nd in Federal Way. All lanes will be slowed and have intermittent stops. Expect slowdowns ... Read More
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