June 25, 2021 King County: Just before 2:00 am this morning June 26, 2021, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a disabled vehicle on the ramp from Michigan St. to NB I-5 blocking the HOV lane. WSP troopers and Seattle Police (SPD) officers arrived and determined that the driver of the vehicle had…
June 25, 2021 Fife – On June 25, 2021, at approximately 0600 AM, a Washington State Patrol trooper assisted Fife Police Department (Fife PD) officers who were pursuing a stolen terminal tractor, a vehicle utilized to move commercial vehicle trailers inside of warehouses. The Fife PD officers utilized stop sticks in an attempt to end the pursuit.…
June 24, 2021 Olympia – In 2020, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) received 597 reports of fireworks related incidents reported by hospitals, clinics, and fire agencies. Of the 597 incidents reported through the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), there were 237 injuries and 360 fires that occurred in Washington State. Fireworks-related incidents most…
June 23, 2021 Olympia, Washington - While traffic volumes saw significant decreases during the pandemic, speeding was at the root cause of many crashes. Twelve state patrol agencies across the west have come together again to partner as the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) in a joint speed education and enforcement initiative June 25th, 26th…
June 22, 2021 OCEAN CITY – Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and driver involved in an injury hit and run collision on State Route 109 near Ocean City on Monday night. Michael P. Faigenblum, 31, of Seattle, was riding a bicycle on the shoulder of State Route 109…
June 22, 2021 King County: At approximately 3:00 am on June 20, 2021 the Washington State Patrol (WSP) arrested an individual for throwing rocks from NB I-5 toward vehicles on the exit to Dearborn St. A WSP sergeant was on foot NB I-5 in the CD near Dearborn and observed an individual on a bike, wearing a…
June 21, 2021 Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) would like to remind residents that not all fireworks are legal for use within Washington State. State licensed retail fireworks stands must be permitted by the local city or county jurisdiction where they are being sold. Items such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky rockets, and…
June 18, 2021 Seattle – The Washington State Patrol continues to respond to incidents of rocks and other items being thrown from overpasses at passing vehicles. There have been 75 incidents this year, with six people being injured in the last 2 ½ weeks. Chief John R. Batiste said, “Throwing rocks and debris at moving vehicles is…
June 17, 2021 King County: At approximately 11:45pm on June 12, 2021 Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers responded to a multiple vehicle collision SB I-5 just south of the Spokane St on ramp. This collision was blocking all but the HOV lane with minor injuries involved. This collision caused a lengthy backup and at approximately 1:18am on…
June 17, 2021 Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) wants residents to be aware of the facts about internet fireworks sales. Under the following conditions, presale of consumer fireworks may occur online: • The fireworks may only be delivered to the consumer at a licensed and permitted fireworks stand during the legally authorized time…