Mason County Public Works Department
Mason County Public Works Department offers information on road conditions and closures, construction projects, river conditions, and other related data.
Complete Mason County, WA accident reports and news.
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Seattle-Tacoma, WAAccidents in Mason County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Mason County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Mason County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Mason County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced Mason County personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a good Mason County accident attorney can help.
Accident Reports by city
Belfair, WA -
3
Hoodsport, WA -
1
Kamilche, WA -
1
Lilliwaup, WA -
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Shelton, WA -
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Tahuya, WA -
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Legal Resources
Lewis and Mason Counties Crime Victim Service Center
Lewis and Mason Counties Crime Victim Service Center are Crime Victim Advocates providing services to individuals affected by crime. Their advocates bridge the gap between victims and the services they need. They offer free and confidential services to individuals affected by crime.
Mason County Legal Resources
Mason County Legal Resources links include information on low-cost legal services, lawyer referrals, court forms, family law facilitators, and probate information.
Mason County District Court
The Mason County District Court is a Court of Limited Jurisdiction created by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. Mason County District Court consists of 1 (one) judge, elected for four years, one Administrator and 7 full time support staff. The Mason County District Court has jurisdiction over criminal, infraction, small claims, civil and miscellaneous cases.
Mason County Superior Court
Mason County Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction having original and appellate jurisdiction as authorized by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington. Superior Court judges and court commissioners hear felony and other criminal matters, civil matters, domestic relations matters, guardianship and probate matters, juvenile matters as well as child dependency cases, and appeals from lower courts (Mason County District Court and Shelton Municipal Court), and appeals from state administrative agencies.
Mason County Public Defender's Office
When the court determines that a person cannot afford an attorney, the Mason County Public Defender’s Office is charged with representing that person’s interests and rights in their criminal case.
Mason County Prosecutor's Office
The prosecuting attorney is the lawyer for the people of Mason County. The main responsibility of the prosecutor is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. This includes ordering restitution for the victim, informing the victim of court dates, and acting as an advocate for the victim at trial and sentencing.
Mason County Jail
The goal of the Mason County Jail is to provide safe custody, decent living conditions, fair treatment, and the protection of constitutional rights for all persons confined therein.
Mason County Public Records Requests
You can make your request in person at our Shelton office or our North Precinct in Belfair, by Electronic Mail, or you may download our request form and mail or bring your completed form to one of our offices. Inspection is free. Copies are subject to applicable county fees and the information provided is restricted from commercial use (RCW 42.56.070).
Most recent accident reports
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Tue, 05/13/2014A 20-year-old Tacoma man was killed when his car crashed into Lake Cushman Wednesday evening and sank. Joseph T. Dusek, died at the crash scene. His car left Staircase Road about 14 miles west of Hoodsport, rolled into the lake and landed upside down.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Sun, 12/15/2013A young woman was killed Monday morning after being hit by a semi truck in Mason County. It happened on US 101 just south of State Route 3 near Shelton. The woman was driving southbound on Highway 101 when she crashed.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Tue, 12/10/2013A Grapeview woman was injured Wednesday morning when she lost control of her car on an icy roadway on State Route 3, in Mason County. She refused aid at the scene, according to a release from Washington State Patrol.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Mon, 06/24/2013Astagfarr Ahmath, 23, of Olympia was driving a 1997 Honda CRV north on state Route 3, one mile north of Shelton, when he missed a turn at 10:22 a.m. Ahmath allegedly tried to turn around and backed over an embankment. He was injured and flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Fri, 05/03/2013In a crash Saturday afternoon, two people were riding a motorcycle that collided with an oncoming vehicle on the highway north of Shelton. The crash killed Michael A. Hanson, 48, of Graham, and Connie L. Shook, 50 of Spanaway.What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Tue, 02/12/2013According to State Patrol, a woman driving a Dodge Neon was traveling southbound on State Route 3 while a 59-year-old woman driving a Subaru Outback was traveling northbound.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Tue, 02/05/2013Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Highland Road just south of Shelton Matlock Road Wednesday afternoon. Martin L Chappell, 50 of Shelton, was northbound on Highland Road in a 1988 Subaru Station Wagon.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Mon, 10/29/2012Two people died in an accident on Highway 101 near Potlatch State Park in Mason County. The driver of a Honda Accord lost control Tuesday and the car spun, crossing the center line and colliding with an oncoming Kenworth truck hauling two empty flatbed trailers.