Troopers To Charge Man With Improper Road Use

Pomeroy, WA (July 11, 2022) – A British Columbia man is to be charged with improper road use, Washington State Patrol said. The man, 65-year-old Lorne Knechtel, of Agassiz, British Columbia, crashed his motorcycle on Alpowa Summit on Saturday evening. Knechtel was riding westbound on State Route 12 near Milepost 413 when the crash…

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Seattle Crash Blocks Ballard Bridge

Seattle, WA (July 9, 2022) – A crash in Seattle blocked two lanes each of the northbound and southbound lanes of Ballard Bridge on Friday morning. Four vehicles collided on the bridge at 7:13 a.m. and caused a traffic jam in the affected lanes, said Sgt. Patrick Michaud, of the Seattle Police Department. Officials…

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Troopers Investigate Grays Harbor County Rollover

Grays Harbor, WA (July 8, 2022) – Troopers are investigating a rollover in Grays Harbor County on Friday morning. On Friday, the one-vehicle crash occurred on State Route 109 at Milepost 5 near Valley Road at 9:55 a.m.. The Washington State Department of Transportation set up a detour following the collision, fully blocking the…

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What Is Bad Faith Insurance?

When you buy an insurance policy, you are essentially paying for the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are protected financially in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. You trust that your insurance company will have your best interests at heart and be there for you when you need them most. Unfortunately,…

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Can You Sue an Insurance Company for Bad Faith?

Buying an insurance policy isn’t just about the premium you pay for coverage. It’s also about trusting that your insurer will have your back when you need them most. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies uphold this trust. Some may act in bad faith, which can leave policyholders feeling frustrated and betrayed. When you submit…

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Trench Collapses At Shoreline Site, Kills Two

Shoreline, WA (July 5, 2022)- Two people were buried alive when an underground trench in a Shoreline site collapsed on Monday, police said. The incident occurred on 651 NW 163rd Street when a 25×20 foot hole in the ground caved in. Crews tried to extricate the two male victims, who were in their 30s…

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Downing Collision Kills Brewster Man

Douglas County, WA (July 4, 2022)- Washington State Patrol said a collision near Downing killed a Brewster man Monday morning. The crash occurred on State Route 173 when 29-year-old Alejandro Rincon, driving southbound on the highway, failed to negotiate a turn, WSP said. Rincon’s car was later hit by another car. Troopers said Rincon…

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Officials Clear State Route 7 Collision In Tacoma

Tacoma, WA (July 2, 2022) – On Saturday morning, officials cleared a collision on southbound State Route 7 at Milepost 52.36 near 112th Street South in Tacoma. The collision occurred at 4:22 a.m. Saturday. The collision entirely blocked northbound State Route 7, the Washington State Department of Transportation said. Updated: Collision on SR 7…

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Troopers Investigate Whatcom Motorcycle Crash

Bellingham, WA (June 30, 2022) – Troopers are investigating a Whatcom County crash involving a motorcycle on Thursday night. The motorcyclist reportedly died in the crash. The collision occurred on northbound Interstate 5 at Lakeway Drive when the motorcyclist hit a median on the highway, Washington State Patrol Trooper Jacob Kenneth said. Kenneth said…

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Semi Driver Cited For Unsecured Load In Whatcom County

Nooksack, WA (June 28, 2022) – On Tuesday morning, a semi-driver was cited for an unsecured load in Whatcom County. Washington State Patrol Trooper Jacob Kenneth said the driver recognized the loss quickly, and no one was injured. #Whatcom Unsecured Load 🦺🚨: NB SR9 near South Pass Rd, Mp 90, will be blocked by a…

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