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
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27
Ferry County, WA -
2
Grant County, WA -
65
Idaho County, ID -
6
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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
Two Lewiston residents died in a car crash Saturday afternoon just after 1 p.m. on US 12 near Pomeroy, Washington. Martin D.
Type: Car Accident
Hoffman was declared dead shortly after he ran a stop-sign and smashed into a Wells Fargo bank in Kellogg, ID, though he did end up being sent to Shoshone Medical Center by emergency responders before he was pronounced dead.
Type: Car Accident
A crash between a semi truck and a Dodge Ram occured on an Interstate 90 on-ramp Monday in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. The accident occured around 3:00 p.m. on October 27, 2014. The semi was tipped onto its side on Interstate 95.
Type: Truck Accident
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.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Hit and Run
Orlan W. Knuth, 35, and Joshua B. Lee, 31, were friends or neighbors who got into a verbal argument at a local bar.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Eustacio M. Gamez, 74, of George, was airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center following a two-vehicle accident just outside of Quincy, Washington.
Type: Car Accident
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Reckless DrivingA 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.
Type: Car Accident
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Ejected from VehicleYolanda 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, 2014City:
Beverly, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and Run
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.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Unusual Circumstances
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.
Type: Truck Accident
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, 2014City:
Spokane Valley, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident
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Motorcycle AccidentSargent 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.
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.
Type: Car Accident
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RolloverAt 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.
Type: Car Accident
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Red Light/Stop SignA 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, 2014Roadway:
Dodson Road