Crash fatalities statewide in 2009 were the lowest they’ve been in decades, but the death rate rose locally.
By Jackson Holtz Herald Writer
Snohomish County traffic deaths in 2009 outpaced statewide statistics.While state officials were pleased to see a decrease in traffic fatalities statewide, deaths in Snohomish County were about 4 percent above annual averages, according to analysis by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.“Any death due to impaired driving is a tragedy,” said Tracy McMillan, manager of Snohomish County’s DUI & Target Zero Traffic Safety Task Force. “We all can do our part by driving safely, reporting unlawful drivers and wearing safety belts.” Preliminary reports show that 45 people died on Snohomish County roads in 2009, said Kristal Rust, a researcher for the state highway safety group.The numbers may change as reports are filed with state officials or if people hurt in 2009 crashes die from their injuries, she said. She said the number of fatal crashes in the county in 2009 that were blamed on drunken driving, excessive speed and distractions also increased.
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