Washington state leads country in car fatalities, according to study

Washington has the highest number of car fatalities than any other state this year, according to a recent study by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This week, two DUI fatalities closed down State Route 101 and I-5 during the morning rush for hours.

With the fatal crashes and DUI arrests on pace to surpass last year’s numbers, it begs the question, what’s causing this high rate of fatalities in Washington state?

Someone working in law enforcement, who asked not to be identified, told KIRO Newsradio they think it’s political.

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Two people killed, more injured in DUI crash

“We are no longer allowed to pursue someone

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