Impaired Driving in Washington Causes Over Half of Yearly Fatalities
Statewide (January 2, 2023) – More than half of all fatal car accidents in Washington are caused by impaired driving, says the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Data from 2021 shows that impaired driving deaths hit a 20-year high in the state. Preliminary data from 2022 shows that 15% of traffic fatalities were caused by impaired driving.
Lerner and Rowe urges everyone to avoid impaired driving and to call and report any impaired drivers on the road. If you’ve been injured by an impaired driver or lost a loved one to wrongful death caused by an impaired driver, contact the Seattle personal injury attorneys at Lerner and Rowe. Source: Spokesman-Review