King County Full Service Law Firm Blog

Over the last few decades, Washington residents have, no doubt, heard the proliferation of warnings about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Nevertheless, for whatever reason, some people continue to make the reckless decision to get behind the wheel of their vehicle after they have had a few drinks. Police believe this was the case when a man driving a pickup truck collided head-on with another vehicle, causing personal injury to four of its occupants; two of those people died in the crash.

The horrific accident happened late on a recent Saturday afternoon. According to Washington State Police, the 51-year-old pickup driver was traveling west on a road in rural Mason County when he crossed over the centerline. The truck collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle.  

While attempting to check off their holiday shopping lists, many individuals may give little thought to their safety while within the walls of a store. Should a driver lose control and crash into the building, these walls might do little to protect those inside from harm. A recent car accident in which a vehicle crashed into a store in Washington has reportedly left 11 individuals with injuries, three of whom are in critical condition.

Law enforcement agents say they responded to reports of the crash on a recent Monday night. Initial investigations indicate that the incident began when a customer stole an item from the store and jumped in the passenger seat of a vehicle waiting outside. While attempting to flee the scene, the driver reportedly collided with another vehicle, subsequently causing him to lose control and crash through the front of the building.

In the time it takes to look down and change a radio station or grab an item from the passenger seat, a vehicle can travel several hundred feet in an unknown direction. Once a vehicle veers off course, it can become increasingly difficult to safely navigate back into the correct lane of traffic. One person is reportedly facing negligent driving charges following a recent car accident that left five people with injuries in Washington.

Law enforcement agents responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash just after 7 p.m. on a recent Saturday. Initial investigations indicate that incident occurred when the driver became distracted and lost control of the car. The driver reportedly overcorrected after the vehicle veered off the side of the road, subsequently causing it to overturn before coming to a rest in a nearby ditch.

It may come as no surprise that going through the end of a marriage can be a stressful experience. Those who encounter a similar life change might not always be aware of how the decisions they make during this time could influence the outcome of the process. For instance, individuals in Washington who are facing a divorce may find it advisable to take care with what they post on social media outlets.

Upon entering a new relationship, many individuals may wish to share their newly found joy with their family and friends by making it official via social media. However, those who are going through a divorce may find it helpful to hold off on publishing such information until the process is finalized. Studies indicate that the public release of similar types of information could create increased levels of tension that may only act to further complicate the situation.