School Bus Driver Arrested after DUI Collision on Pine Street [Everett, WA]

1 Detained after Everett Car Collision

 
EVERETT, WA (February 3, 2020) – Authorities arrested a school bus driver after a DUI Collision on Pine Street on January 30.
 
According to the Everett Police Department, a woman ran into a parked car at around 6:00 a.m. on Pine Street near 25th and Maple, about a block away from Garfield Park. Following the crash, police arrested the woman on suspicion of DUI.
 
“Once she started getting closer to me and talking I was like, ‘OK I can now smell the alcohol,’” witness Jessie Fowler said.
 
“She kept wanting, asking me if she could leave, if she could just give me her number so that she could get to work,” Valerie Springer stated.
 
Ed Flavin, a spokesperson for Durham School Services, revealed that driver was one of their employees. However, they immediately removed her from service while authorities investigate. The woman drove to work before causing the crash.
 
The police also confirmed that the woman showed a 0.15 blood alcohol concentration during a breathalyzer test. She was still in custody on Thursday night with a bail set to $100,000.
 
Habits like distracted driving, speeding and DUI can lead to road accidents. Such habits are causes of disastrous incidents involving major injuries, damage and deaths. By avoiding bad driving habits, you can help to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

---

If you’re involved in a serious traffic accident, call us. With Sweet Law Group’s over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your wrongful death, auto accident,personal injury, and disability case. We promise to fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.