Amtrak Death, Driving Tests, DUI Machines l Seattle and Tacoma Attorney

BELLINGHAM - An Amtrak train struck and killed a bicyclist in Bellingham.  Apparently the train had just left the Bellingham station en route to Portland when it collided with the biker at a pedestrian crossing.  The crossing is marked by warning signs.  At this time it is unknown whether or not the woman was wearing an iPod or other music player that may have prevented her from hearing the train.  

SEATTLE - The Washington State Patrol Toxicology Lab must have all of its breath-test machines retested for accuracy.  It uses the machines to measure the alcohol level of drunken-driving suspects.  A Seattle court is concerned about the accuracy of the machines.  

SEATTLE & TACOMA - Seattle and Tacoma are about to undergo a driving test.  This Thursday, a group of driving instructors, State Patrol troopers and volunteers will test and compare the two cities' driving habits, such as obeying speeds, observing safe separations between vehicles, wearing seat belts, signaling lane changes -- and leaving those cell phones off.  Surveyers will be stationed at two locations in Seattle and two in Tacoma.  They will also monitor such things as ignoring pedestrians, running red lights, cutting other drivers off and talking on cell phones. They'll also watch for road rage.  To learn more about this study read the article in the Seattle PI, Which city has better drivers -- Seattle or Tacoma? 

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