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:
- Spokane car accidents;
- Spokane motorcycle accidents;
- Spokane bicycle accidents;
- Spokane aircraft accidents;
- Spokane pedestrian accidents;
- Spokane commercial truck accidents.
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:
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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Accident reports by county
Adams County, WA -
28
Bonner County, ID -
27
Ferry County, WA -
2
Grant County, WA -
65
Idaho County, ID -
6
Kootenai County, ID -
45
Latah County, ID -
6
Lincoln County, WA -
14
Nez Perce County, ID -
11
Okanogan County, WA -
12
Spokane County, WA -
221
Stevens County, WA -
20
Whitman County, WA -
23
Legal Resources
Spokane, WA
Stevens County Jail
The purpose of the Stevens County Jail is to provide a safe place of incarceration for people arrested by law enforcement or sentenced to commitment by the court. We will strive to provide this service in the most humane and efficient manner possible, taking into consideration our obligation to public safety and the inmate's Constitutional Rights.
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Spokane County Division of Engineering and Roads
The Division of Engineering and Roads' mission is to provide and maintain the best possible county road system today and in the future, provide cost effective equipment and vehicle purchase, rental, leasing and maintenance services for county departments, provide general information regarding public and private roads, development standards, drainage and floodplain guidelines, permits for approaches and street obstruction. We also provide design, construction, traffic, traffic safety and transportation demand management programs county wide.
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Spokane County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program
It is the mission of the Spokane County Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) to provide select legal services to low-income residents of Spokane County who may otherwise be denied adequate representation or access to the civil justice system, and to encourage local attorneys to fulfill their duty to provide pro bono services.
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Spokane County District Court
The mission of Spokane County District Court is to serve our citizens through the prompt, courteous, and fair dispensation of justice by adjudicating cases in a timely manner using effective and efficient case management techniques, adhering to the highest standards, monitoring enforcement of judgments, and being responsible stewards of public funds.
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Spokane County Superior Court
The mission of the Spokane County Superior Court is to administer justice with fairness, equality, integrity, to resolve matters before the court in a timely manner with trained and motivated staff, and to provide courteous and prompt service in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence.
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Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office
A regional center dedicated to excellence in public service by providing professional, scientific, and compassionate forensic death investigation services.
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Spokane County Public Defender
The Spokane County Public Defender is established to implement the Constitutional and legislatively mandated obligation to provide effective representation to individuals entitled to but unable to afford legal counsel. The office's mission is to responsibly use community resources to provide quality, professional independent and effective representation to all clients appointed to the office.
Most recent accident reports
Shariah L. Whitney was racing another vehicle at Spokane Street and West Riverview Drive when the vehicle she was racing lost control and struck a concrete island, then a parked car.
Date:
Sunday, June 7, 2015City:
Post Falls, IDSingle vehicle collision near Sunset Ave and Government Way early Saturday morning kills driver. The driver died on the scene. There is an ongoing investigation, no other information is avaible at this time.
Type: Car Accident
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Collision TypeStephen E. Wiedmaier was motorcycling in the Kootenai County Backcountry when he lost control of his bike and crashed, injuring his leg. He was airlifted from the scene and taken to Kootenai Health for treatment.
Date:
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Type: Motorcycle Accident
An Empire Builder train was passing through Rathdrum when it struck a four foot pile of rocks that had been piled there by tresspassers. The incident caused passengers to be delayed to 25 minutes.
Date:
Thursday, June 4, 2015City:
Rathdrum, ID
Type: Train Accident
Gary E. Dixon was driving on Highway 95 when he ran a red light and struck a Honda Accord on the driver's side door. The impact of the collision caused Dixon's car to spin out and strike a Kia Sportage.
Type: Car Accident
A serious crash occurred involving an unmarked Bonner County Sheriff's Office SUV and a trike motorcycle on Highway 95 south of Sandpoint.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Police and Government VehiclesA man was heading southbound on State Route 211 when he passed another vehicle at high speed. His vehicle then exited the road, flipped, and traveled down an embankment before catching fire.
Type: Car Accident
The motorcyclist who was killed after a collision with a STA bus ran a red light, according authorities. The collision occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Video from the bus showed the motorcyclist ran the red light on North Foothills Drive.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
At around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Edward E. Hanway of Nespelem was walking in the northbound lane of State Road 97 when he was struck by a 2006 Chrysler 300 driven by 28-year-old Brianna Marie Kelley of Okanogan.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
A 75 year old man, David Brenchley, was killed after losing control of his vehicle and rolling on Highway 395 Friday afternoon. Brenchley was driving south on Highway 395 near Ritzville with four kids in the car, ages 10 to 11 when the crash happ
Type: Car Accident
A 30-year-old pilot flying a logging helicopter had just lifted off with a load of logs when a loud popping noise was heard and the machine crashed. The helicopter caught fire, sparking a wildfire that spread to 50-acres.
Date:
Friday, May 8, 2015City:
Orient, WA
Type: Aircraft Accident
Lyndon L. Amestoy and Richard L. Runyon died when their plane crashed into the Spokane River Thursday. Runyon owned Flying R Ranch Airport in Cheney. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Date:
Thursday, May 7, 2015City:
Spokane, WA
Type: Aircraft Accident
According to a press release from the Washington State Patrol, 21-year-old Katerina S. Jahn was westbound in a white 2004 Ford Focus on Highway 2 when she struck a pedestrian walking in the westbound lane at milepost 281.5 near Russell Road.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Two people died and seven others were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Mattawa Sunday night. Juan Gonzalez, 65, and Maria Gonzalez Hernandez, 29, both of Mattawa, were deceased at the crash site.
Type: Car Accident
Just before 11:30 a.m., a collision occured between a car and a bicyclist on Howard and Riverside. Bystanders jumped in to help the injured as soon as the accident occured.
Type: Bicycle Accident