Spokane, WA - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

Spokane – Washington State's second largest city and the cultural center of Eastern Washington

Metropolitan Spokane is not a huge city with a population of just more than 208,000, but there are many commuters traveling into the city each day, coming in from Spokane County and across the region. This, of course, means that the traffic congestion is a common problem, and car accidents are a daily occurrence. The major roadways in Spokane include Interstate 90, State Route 290, and U.S. Route 2. To get up-to-date traffic information, please go to the Washington State Department of Transportation site. To find our current weather conditions, go to Weather.com.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Spokane:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Spokane, go to the appropriate link above.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Spokane accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Sacred Heart Medical Center;

Deaconess Hospital;

Providence Holy Family Hospital.

Spokane grief support organizations

When a loved one is killed in a Spokane motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Spokane grief support organizations and professionals.

Spokane legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Spokane, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Spokane injury accident

After a serious crash in Spokane, it is crucial to get help from a Spokane injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Spokane wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.   

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Legal Resources

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Whitman County Legal Services

Whitman County Legal Services Program is sponsored by the Whitman County Bar Association whose members serve as volunteers and advisors. The program is administered and supported by Community Action Center. The program serves people who are eligible for legal services according to federal Legal Services Corporation Guidelines. The program also provides information and referral services to Whitman County residents.
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Whitman County District Court

Whitman County District Court hears proceedings involving criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions, anti-harassment and domestic violence protection petitions, petitions for name change, small claims disputes and civil disputes where the amount claimed does not exceed $50,000. District Court also provides probation services to offenders convicted of misdemeanor crimes. The probation department is actively involved in monitoring and assisting convicted defendants in the performance of their court-ordered obligations.
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Whitman County Superior Court

Whitman County Superior Court will actively manage the business of the court so as to provide the fair, prompt and understandable resolution of legal disputes. The court will provide access to justice for all citizens, and will treat participants professionally, impartially, and with respect.
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Whitman County Prosecuting Attorney

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal matters for the County, serve as legal advisor to County departments and officials, represent the County in lawsuits, helps determine restitution in appropriate criminal cases, and prosecutes all misdemeanors for cities and towns within the County. The office also administers the Child Support and Victim/Witness Assistance programs and Washington State paternity cases.
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Whitman County Sheriff

The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is committed to making Whitman County a safe place to live, work and raise families. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office strives to enhance the quality of life within Whitman County by working together with area law enforcement agencies and the community at large.

Most recent accident reports

A woman on foot was hit by a car around 6:30 a.m. on North Division Street and East Lyons Avenue and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Date: 
Friday, October 24, 2014

Orlan W. Knuth, 35, and Joshua B. Lee, 31, were friends or neighbors who got into a verbal argument at a local bar.

Date: 
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 2
Date: 
Monday, October 20, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 28
City: 
Quincy, WA

A man was ejected several feet into the air from his vehicle when he collided with another car, but was fortunately only 500 feet away from a fire station when the crash occurred.

Date: 
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Roadway: 
Ray Street

Yolanda Garcia Alvarez was struck from behind by a Nissan Maxima while walking on Main Street. She was taken to a local medical center and is reported in stable condition.

Date: 
Sunday, October 19, 2014
A high school student from West Valley, working as a role-player in the zombie attraction at the Incredible Corn Maze was tragically killed Friday night when a bus inside the maze struck him. 18-year-old Jeremy T.
Date: 
Friday, October 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Beck Road
City: 
Hauser, ID

Just before 5 a.m., a red Subaru crossed the center line on Trent Avenue at Barker Road and hit the tractor trailer head on. The Subaru driver sustained critical injuries, and the semi driver suffered minor ones. Check back for updates.

Date: 
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

27-year-old William Cody Murphy was killed when his motorcycle and a car collided in the East Broadway Avenue and North Burns Road area of Spokane Valley, WA. The woman driving the car was not seriously injured.

Date: 
Saturday, October 4, 2014

Sargent was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident occurred at 6:18 p.m., two miles north of Cusick. The cause is still under investigation, the Washington State Patol said. 

Date: 
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 20
City: 
Cusick, WA

All five passengers were taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewiston. Skow and passenger Annette Tindle, 29 of Clarkston, Washington, were treated and released. The other passengers have not been named by the Idaho State Patrol.

Date: 
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Roadway: 
State Highway 3
City: 
Moscow, ID
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

At about 10:00am, Fugile was traveling eastbound on Road 5 NW and Voss was traveling south on Dodson Road and at the intersection both vehicles crashed.

Date: 
Saturday, September 20, 2014

A woman is dead after a collision with a Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy on Dodson Road near Road 5 NW just before 10 a.m. today. The woman has been identified as McKenna B.

Date: 
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Dodson Road

Cox has already been treated and released from Sacred Heart Medical Center, and was confirmed to be wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash. The pickup truck was completely destroyed in the crash.

 

Date: 
Monday, September 15, 2014
Roadway: 
SR 25

Though Sammuel B. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene, Low was uninjured.

5 things survivors of a commercial truck accident need to know

Date: 
Friday, September 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 195
City: 
Colfax, WA
Topics: 
Head-on

Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene while the semi driver was uninjured.

5 things survivors of a commercial truck accident need to know

Date: 
Friday, September 12, 2014
Roadway: 
SR 195
City: 
Colfax, WA