April 30, 2024 LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively seeking information related to metal debris being thrown from an overpass onto Interstate 5, striking a vehicle. The incident occurred at 6:57 a.m. on April 30, 2024, on 164th St SW over northbound Interstate 5. An unknown male pedestrian was observed on the 164th…
April 30, 2024 ARLINGTON, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and run collision that occurred at 5:45 a.m. on April 30, 2024, on state Route 531 near 3rd Ave NE. A newer white sedan (possibly an Acura) was eastbound on state Route 531 in the eastbound lane. The bicyclist was eastbound…
April 25, 2024 Bremerton, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a vehicle versus pedestrian serious injury hit-and-run collision that occurred Friday April 19, at 9:47 a.m. on State Route 303 near NE Riddell Rd. The pedestrian was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle entering the turn lane. Witnesses…
April 24, 2024 Olympia – Children often associate fire with celebration and fun – such as blowing out candles on a birthday cake, toasting marshmallows over bonfires, or watching fireworks displays. Many children are naturally curious about fire and find it exciting to watch a flame appear from a lighter or a match. However, young children…
April 21, 2024 Benton County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Bowles Fire located in Benton County, near the town of Finley. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on April…
April 19, 2024 Olympia – A scald injury happen at any age, but children, older adults, and people with disabilities are at higher risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee or tea, and even microwaved soup can cause injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, scald burns are the second leading cause of all…
April 16, 2024 NEWHALEM, Wash. – The identity of a deceased man found on the side of state Route 20 near milepost 150 last month has been released. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) responded to reports of a body discovered by a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employee during seasonal cleaning in the area on March…
April 14, 2024 Olympia – Children are at significant risk in fire situations. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of fifteen. Young children may not be capable of escaping a fire on their own and may not understand the dangers of exposure. Their ability to escape…
April 12, 2024 PUYALLUP, Wash. - State and area law enforcement agencies are teaming up at the Spring Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup the next two weekends to highlight unity and diversity in law enforcement. Representatives from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) as well as local police departments and sheriff’s offices will be…
April 9, 2024 King County: At approximately 11:30pm last night, April 8, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a witness stating they observed a two-car collision NB I-5 just south of SR 516. The witness further stated that one of the vehicles had rolled over onto its top in the median and…