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• One Killed in Motorhome vs. Car Collision in Brinnon

  Ryan Nute | May 09, 2007 4:43 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A car vs. motorhome collision on Highway 101 last Friday afternoon near the Mason/Jefferson County border killed one individual, apparently the driver of the car.The front of the vehicle was completely smashed and there was damage to the windshield of the motorhome.No additional details are reported in the article relating to the identities of the persons involved, the cause of the accident or...

• Motorcyclist Killed in Port Angeles Crash; Driver Contacts Police

  Ryan Nute | May 09, 2007 9:28 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Donald Niel Davison II was killed on Monday when his motorcycle was struck by a Toyota sedan changing lanes on Highway 101 east of Port Angeles, Washington. A woman who believes she may have been the driver came forward to the police and advised she thought she was the driver mentioned in a news article.Mr. Davison was an employee of Clallam County and worked as an engineer, inspecting...

• Olympia Man Killed in Collision with Cement Truck

  Ryan Nute | May 09, 2007 9:02 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Johnny Anderson of Olympia was killed Monday night after a collision with a cement truck in Puyallup, Washington. The accident occurred when Mr. Anderson turned left onto South Meridian from a Highway 512 onramp and was struck by the northbound cement truck. The passengers in the vehicle sustained serious injuires and were taken to the hospital.Read more: Stacey Mulick, The News Tribune

• Worker Memorial Day Honors Those Who Died on the Job

  Ryan Nute | May 09, 2007 8:47 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  112 Washington residents died in 2006 because of injuries sustained in the workplace. A memorial was held by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries in April, which was attended by Governor Chris Gregoire. The ceremony has been held at the Department's headquarters in Tumwater for the past fourteen years. Many people are surprised to learn that injured workers are generally limited to...

• Car vs. Salon in Lacey; Patron Hospitalized

  Ryan Nute | May 09, 2007 8:40 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A 50-year old Olympia woman who was sitting inside the B-Cool Beauty Salon in Lacey was hurt and taken to the hospital after a Honda sedan crashed through the salon last Friday. Fortunately, she has been released from the hospital. The owners of the salon, Joe Park and Bu-Hee Han, are facing tough times since their business will be closed until the damage can be repaired.The driver, Su Revels,...

• Veterans Injured in Crash Near Sequim

  Ryan Nute | May 01, 2007 4:39 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A van carrying military veterans struck a tree on Highway 101 near Sequim Bay State Park last Friday. Passenger Howard LeRoy Fisher sustained fatal injuries and passenger Daniel Lee Hendrickson was hospitalized in serious condition. James Walter Paul, the driver, was also injured. He does not recall what caused him to leave the road. The accident occurred at the precise location where...

• Motorcyclist Struck by Fleeing Felon in Yelm

  Ryan Nute | April 10, 2007 9:07 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Craig Trahan of Olympia was injured in a dramatic crash last Friday in Yelm. Apparently a felon led police on a car chase, took a hairpin turn, skidded and crashed into Mr. Trahan's motorcycle.Mr. Trahan sustained a broken leg, broken ribs and facial lacerations. Well, it's all over for the felon. But the possibility that his car had liability insurance should not be overlooked. Mr. Trahan...

• Vancouver Girl Killed While Riding Her Bicycle

  Ryan Nute | April 04, 2007 12:51 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Five-year old Selena Bailey was hit by a truck last Sunday while riding her bicycle. She suffered head trauma and died at Southwest Washington Medical Center.Selena's twin sister witnessed the accident, which occurred outside their home. Police indicate the driver was not speeding (it is not reported whether he committed any other driving infractions).This very sad accident highlights the...

• Seattle's Bicycle Master Plan Announced

  Ryan Nute | April 04, 2007 12:43 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Like a growing number of people, I ride my bike to work. Yes, every day, whether rain, sleet or snow. Sometimes it's tough to cooexist with all the cars on the road. Today Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels unveiled a "Bicycle Master Plan" intended to improve access and safety for bikers.The two-year plan includes tripling the number of bike lanes, trail improvements and new markings and signs to...

• Laff and a Half: "nocrazylawsuits.com"

  Ryan Nute | March 30, 2007 5:00 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  I happened across this website today: nocrazylawsuits.comThe site appears to be part of a campaign to defeat pending Washington legislation intended to provide greater rights to (among others) people whose children are killed by the negligence of others and new homeowners.This site is sponsored by Liability Reform Coalition and the usual suspects (insurance companies and certain trade...