The impact of impaired driving: Too many death, injuries during summer

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Patrols Aug. 18 – Sept. 4

Each summer in Washington State, an average of 149 people die in traffic crashes. That is the deadliest season of the year on our roads. 



During all of 2016, impaired drivers were involved in crashes that resulted in 277 deaths and another 371 serious injuries. These crashes are tragic and adding to the tragedy, they are completely preventable.

That is why extra DUI patrols will be out statewide from Aug. 18 through Sept. 4. The patrols will be looking for drunk or drugged drivers, and will uphold all traffic laws.

In Grant...