So far this year in King County alone, Washington State Patrol Troopers have pulled over 1,936 drivers for distracted driving violations.
VIDEO: U.S. Department of Transportation report shows rise in distracted driving fatalities“Distracted driving is one of those violations that put us all at risk,” said Washington State Patrol Captain Ron Mead.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington saw a 17% increase in the number of traffic fatalities in 2021.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
King County Sheriff's Office hosts gun buyback event in BurienLaw enforcement is taking guns off the street. The King County Sheriff’s Office was buying guns back as part of a county program aiming to take guns out of circulation. FOX13
Read more »
New law makes $35-per-month cap on insulin permanent in Washington state'By keeping costs down for people with diabetes, this price cap is going to save lives in Washington,” said Sen. Karen Keiser in a news release.
Read more »
Washington state receives high marks for public health emergency preparednessWhether it be health or weather related, a new report finds every state has room for improvement.
Read more »