Man drives car into Spokane River off of E Upriver Drive in Spokane, WA; no injuries reported

The actual cause of the accident is unclear, but it has been reported that a car containing two men drove into the Spokane River, and that the men were able to get themselves out and weren't seriously injured. They first attempted to flag down passing drivers for help, but when no one would stop they ended up walking to one of their houses to contact emergency services. Investigation continues to see if drugs or alcohol were related to this accident. Spokane is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents. At this link you can learn more about the issues related to Spokane car accidents and personal injury claims.