Kennewick, WA — As August travel continues throughout the Tri-Cities, drivers are sharing local roads with vacationers, recreational travelers, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Traffic across Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco can remain active through the end of summer as residents return from vacations, attend seasonal events, and prepare for the beginning of the school year.
To promote safer travel during this high-risk period, Leavy Schultz Davis is highlighting information from the Washington State Patrol's "Surviving Summer: 90 Dangerous Days" campaign, which raises awareness of the factors contributing to serious traffic collisions during Washington's busiest summer travel months.
According to the Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission, June, July, and August have become Washington’s deadliest consecutive 90-day period for traffic fatalities since 2018. On average, those months account for nearly one-third of all traffic deaths statewide. As traffic remains steady through August, drivers continue sharing the road with vacationers, recreational travelers, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. The combination of heavier traffic and changing roadway conditions makes continued attention behind the wheel important as summer winds down.
The Washington State Patrol identifies excessive speed, impaired driving, distracted driving, and unrestrained occupants as the leading contributing factors in fatal summer crashes. Many of these collisions are preventable and often result from decisions that reduce a driver's ability to react to changing traffic conditions. Remaining focused, following posted speed limits, driving sober, wearing seat belts, and staying alert to vulnerable roadway users are among the simplest ways drivers can help reduce the risk of serious collisions.
After a serious Tri-Cities car accident, the immediate priorities are obtaining medical care, reporting the collision, and preserving available evidence. Once emergency needs have been addressed, documenting the scene with photographs, exchanging information with the other parties involved, and preserving medical records, repair estimates, and insurance correspondence can help preserve an accurate record of the incident. These records often become important when questions arise regarding liability, insurance coverage, or the extent of injuries.
Leavy Schultz Davis serves Kennewick, WA, and notes that claims involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or multiple vehicles can become increasingly complex as they move through the insurance process. Understanding legal rights early and preserving available evidence can help individuals make informed decisions while protecting their interests throughout a claim. Those seeking additional information about the legal process following a serious accident may benefit from consulting experienced car accident attorneys in the Tri-Cities to understand the options available under Washington law.
The Washington State Patrol’s “Surviving Summer: 90 Dangerous Days” campaign reminds drivers that safe travel requires consistent attention throughout the summer, not only during major holidays. Understanding common crash factors and knowing how to preserve evidence afterward can help Tri-Cities residents make informed decisions while contributing to safer roads throughout the community.
About Leavy Schultz Davis:
Leavy Schultz Davis represents clients throughout the Tri-Cities in personal injury matters involving car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. The firm investigates collisions, preserves evidence, communicates with insurance companies, protects clients’ legal rights, and, when necessary, pursues litigation involving serious injury claims.
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Leavy Schultz Davis, P.S.
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Robert Schultz
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Kennewick
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WA
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