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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

The 6 things that you need to know about an accident with a drunk driver

Date: 
Monday, February 25, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 395

Storms raced through the stop sign at Empire and Helena and smashed into Smith’s Ford pickup truck. The collision drove Smith’s pickup into a telephone pole, according to court records. The pole snapped and landed in a nearby yard.

Date: 
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Date: 
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 282

 Spokane is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 195
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

The Washington State Patrol has identified the woman killed in a Tuesday night accident on state Highway 2 about four miles north of Spokane. Dorothy J. Ryan, 47, of Spokane was walking in the highway’s northbound lane at 8:20 p.m.

Date: 
Monday, January 7, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 2

Officers said two Cadillacs were racing on North Foothills Drive east of Division when one of them rammed into a Pathfinder Sunday afternoon.

Date: 
Saturday, January 5, 2013

A New Year’s Eve accident sent five people to the hospital, including a driver facing charges of vehicular assault and driving under the influence.

Date: 
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Roadway: 
Seven Mile Road

Robert J. Dyer, 24, of Coeur d’Alene, was driving a Chevrolet Camaro westbound when the car struck and killed Scott A.

Date: 
Friday, December 14, 2012
Roadway: 
I-90
Type: Car Accident

5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident

Date: 
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Roadway: 
Unknown

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Monday evening when he was struck and run over by a pickup at Browne Street and Sprague Avenue.

5 things every motorcycle accident victim needs to do immediately

Date: 
Sunday, November 25, 2012

A crash involving marijuana and excessive speed Friday night landed six teenagers in local hospitals, one in critical condition.

5 things to do immediately after a serious accident

An inmate from the Airway Heights Corrections Center who was on a work crew was killed in an accident south of Springdale.

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Date: 
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Roadway: 
Unknown

One man was killed and two others were badly injured in a car accident early this morning in Otis Orchards. A 2004 Dodge Ram pickup hit a power pole and a tree then rolled off of Wellesley Avenue around 1:15 a.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Bernard Biddle was headed east on state Highway 272 about three miles east of Colfax around 10:51 a.m., the Washington State Patrol reported. On a right-hand curve, his 2001 Suzuki motorcycle crossed the centerline and went off the road.

Date: 
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Roadway: 
Highway 272
City: 
Colfax, WA