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Blewett Pass closed after first snowfall traps multiple semi-trucks in Washington
LIBERTY, Wash. — Heavy snow over the weekend forced the temporary closure of Blewett Pass in the Cascade Mountains, after multiple semi-trucks became disabled on U.S. 97, blocking both directions of traffic, officials said. The closure began Sunday at milepost 164, where several trucks lost traction during the early-season snowstorm, according to Washington State Patrol District 6 Public...

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2024-03-25 15:29:41 -

City bans trucks in response to 2 year Washington Bridge closure
Officials in Providence, Rhode Island voted to ban trucks over a certain weight from city streets after an increase in traffic due to the 2 year Washington Bridge closure. The Route 195 Washington Bridge in Rhode Island was first deemed unsafe back in December, when engineers noticed an issue with steel pins on the bridge. After the discovery, officials shut down the westbound...

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2026-01-18 00:25:21 -

Family of Man Killed in Truck Crash Says No Lawyer Will Help Them Sue Washington and California Over CDL Issued to Driver Accused of Being in U.S. Illegally
WASHINGTON STATE — The family of a motorist killed in a December 2025 crash says they have been unable to find an attorney willing to help them pursue lawsuits against Washington and California, arguing state actions helped enable the truck driver accused of causing the fatal collision, according to comments made on Fox News. Jen Jensen, the sister of Robert B. Pearson, said her family...

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2025-10-19 13:59:55 -

Florida sues California and Washington for issuing CDLs to undocumented truck drivers after deadly Turnpike crash
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against California and Washington, alleging that both states violated federal safety and immigration laws by issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented truck drivers, according to documents released Thursday by the Florida Attorney General’s Office. The lawsuit, which asks the...

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2022-08-29 14:24:15 -

Love’s opens truck stop in Washington with 57 truck parking spaces
On Thursday, Love’s Travel Stops opened a new truck stop in Franklin County, Washington. The new 13,000 square foot store is located at 2252 East Kartchner Street in Pasco, Washington. Amenities at the new Washington store include: Arby’s (opening Aug. 29) 57 truck parking spaces Seven diesel bays Five showers Laundry facilities CAT scale Dog...

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2021-05-08 14:08:26 -

Multiple crashes, fatality, milk spill are causing chaos on Washington interstate
Transportation authorities in Washington state say that northbound I-5 in Fife won’t reopen anytime soon after a series of crashes left one person dead and the interstate covered in a large amount of milk. The trouble began around 4 a.m. on Friday when a pedestrian was struck and killed after being hit by two cars near 70th Avenue in Fife. The person was pronounced dead at the scene....

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2025-12-04 20:24:10 -

Nearly a Dozen Arrested in Overnight Operation Targeting “Lot Lizard” Activity at Washington Truck Stops
FIFE, WASHINGTON — Nearly a dozen individuals were arrested during an overnight multi-agency operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking at truck stops across western Washington, according to the Washington State Patrol. “Operation Human Freight” was conducted on the evening of November 25, 2025, after WSP’s Commercial Vehicle Division observed concerning...

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2025-09-26 00:02:04 -

One Woman Killed, Two Injured in Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-81 in Washington County
A deadly crash involving two tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 81 near mile marker 2 in the Williamsport area of Washington County, Maryland, on Thursday morning. A 36-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the two truck drivers were transported to the hospital with injuries. The extent of their injuries has not yet been...

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2025-10-23 15:52:06 -

Semi hauling guns and ammunition rolls on I-15, in Washington County, Utah
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — A semi-truck hauling firearms and ammunition overturned Wednesday on northbound Interstate 15 near the State Route 9 junction, prompting a large emergency response to secure the cargo and clear the scene. The Utah Highway Patrol said the truck rolled into the median, avoiding lane blockages and preventing what could have been a much more dangerous situation....

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2022-06-20 22:06:48 -

Truck driver survives fiery collision with building in Washington
A truck driver suffered only minor injuries during a crash into a building on Sunday morning. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on June 19 on State Route 20 near Coupeville, Washington. According to Washington State Police (WSP), a semi truck traveling on SR 20 near mile maker 26 “appeared to have rolled onto its side, and caught fire, ultimately catching the building...

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2026-01-28 16:19:37 -

“It May Look Wet, But It’s Ice” ISP Warns as Overturned Semi Blocks I-465 Northbound on Indy’s West Side
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — An overturned semi-truck and trailer shut down multiple lanes of I-465 northbound on Indianapolis’ west side late Monday morning, leaving traffic squeezed past the wreckage as crews worked an extended cleanup in dangerous cold-weather conditions. Photo credit: fox59 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported the crash happened shortly...

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2025-12-12 16:45:34 -

25-Year-Old Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Car Is Crushed Between Freightliner and Peterbilt in Auburn, Killing 29-Year-Old
AUBURN, Wash. — A tragic three-vehicle crash shut down part of State Route 167 for nearly seven hours Thursday morning after a semi-truck failed to slow for traffic and crushed a car between two trucks. The collision happened around 7:14 a.m. near the SR-18 interchange, where northbound traffic had come to a stop. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), a 2020 Freightliner...

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2026-02-08 20:20:29 -

900-Year-Old Garry Oak May Be Cut Down to Expand Semi-Truck Parking Lot in Lakewood’s Woodbrook Industrial Area
LAKEWOOD, Washington — A proposed expansion of a semi-truck and trailer parking lot in Lakewood’s industrial Woodbrook area is drawing attention because it may require cutting down an Oregon white oak (Garry oak) estimated to be at least 900 years old. The project involves a 3.8-acre vacant parcel at 7319 146th St. SW, where the Emerson Lake Business Park has proposed extending a...

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2026-02-18 22:47:23 -

Bald Eagle Struck by Semi-Truck on I-5 Rescued and Recovering
TUMWATER, Wash. — A bald eagle was rescued Sunday evening after being struck by a semi-truck on southbound Interstate 5 near Trosper Road, according to the Washington State Patrol. The incident occurred between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., when the eagle was hit and ended up on the right shoulder of I-5, between the highway and a retaining wall. It was not immediately clear whether the bird was...

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2025-12-15 19:27:05 -

Crash Involving Three Semis and Car Closes Northbound I-5 for Hours in Tumwater
OLYMPIA, Washington — A major early-morning crash involving three semi-trucks and a passenger car shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near U.S. 101 on Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol. Photo credit: WSP Troopers say the collision occurred around 5 a.m., when the vehicles struck a highway barrier, forcing the full closure of northbound I-5 and damaging a...

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2026-02-01 18:20:46 -

Crews Clean Up 300 Gallons of Palm Oil From Icy Pond After Double-Trailer Semi Hauling 68,000 Pounds Leaves I-90 and Lands in 4-Foot-Deep Water
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. — Cleanup crews have removed most of the palm oil that spilled after a tractor-trailer went off Interstate 90 near Ellensburg and ended up in an icy retention pond, according to an update from the Washington Department of Ecology. The crash happened Wednesday near milepost 107, where the semi pulling two trailers left the roadway and crossed four lanes before...

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2026-01-29 17:44:29 -

Distracted Driving Sends Fully Loaded Double Semi Off I-90 Into Pond Near Ellensburg
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. — A fully loaded double semi-truck left Interstate 90 and ended up in a pond near Ellensburg, landing about 50 feet off the roadway in 3 to 4 feet of water, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened near milepost 107 and was caused by distracted driving. The semi was not blocking any lanes and traffic was not impacted, WSP noted....

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2025-12-19 18:27:58 -

Distracted Semi-Truck Driver Crashes Into Apple Hauler Spilling Fruit for 300 Yards
ROCK ISLAND, WASHINGTON — A Kennewick semi-truck driver was believed to be distracted when his truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a trailer hauling apples Wednesday afternoon on Highway 28 near Rock Island Dam, spilling fruit across the roadway for about 300 yards and shutting the road down for hours, authorities said. The Washington State Patrol reported that Mark A....

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