Clark County, WA – Sheriff’s deputies are warning residents to make safe driving choices after a sharp spike in deadly and serious-injury crashes across Clark County this month. According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the Traffic Homicide Unit has investigated five fatal or major-injury collisions in November — a 150% increase over a typical month.
Impaired driving and excessive speed were major factors in several of the crashes, officials said. With holiday gatherings and alcohol use increasing, deputies say the risk on local roads rises as well.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that Clark County already experiences one of the state’s highest serious-crash rates for its size. Several years ago, deputies handled an average of about 15 serious collisions annually. In recent years, that figure has doubled to around 30 — and this year’s numbers are on pace to match that trend.
Deputies are also reminding drivers to move over and slow down for emergency responders after a passing vehicle struck one of their patrol units while crews worked a crash scene earlier this month.
“Please make safe choices,” the department urged. “If you’ve been drinking or using anything that impairs your driving, choose a sober ride. Slow down, stay alert, and give emergency crews room to work.”
These precautions, deputies emphasized, could save lives — including your own.
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