According to the report, a 48-year-old woman from Chattaroy was driving a Chevy Colorado southbound on SR 395 when the vehicle lost traction and drifted into the northbound side
Chewelah, WA – A head-on collision between two vehicles left both drivers injured on Wednesday morning in Stevens County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The incident took place at around 7:44 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, on US 395 nearly 9 miles south of Chewelah.
According to the report, a 48-year-old woman from Chattaroy was driving a Chevy Colorado southbound on SR 395 when the vehicle lost traction and drifted into the northbound side. The Chevy crashed head-on with an oncoming Acura RDX that was driven by a 40-year-old Deer Park woman.
The drivers were reportedly wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident. They were both transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
High speeds for road conditions was believed to have been a factor in the accident.
At this time, no further details on the crash have been released by the authorities. The Washington State Patrol is looking into the circumstances of the crash.
Traffic accidents resulting in deaths or injuries remain a serious concern in Stevens County. The number of people killed in traffic-related crashes avaraged 6 in the years between 2021 and 2023. The numbers have been constantly increasing yearly until the peak in 2023, when the county recorded 8 fatalities. Most fatal accidents occurred on state routes, especially US 395, which is regarded as the deadliest in Stevens County. This has majorly been attributed to numerous curved sections and high traffic volume that cause drivers to drift into oncoming lanes. According to the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) data, state routes contributed to 28% of the fatalities recorded statewide in 2023. Other driver errors including speed, distracted driving, and drinking under the influence also continue to play a key role in these accidents, stressing the need for more sensitization to ensure drivers adhere to the set laws and keep road users safe.
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