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Washington DUI Driver Charged After Fatal Bike Crash

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Washington driver was charged with vehicular homicide after a drunken crash killed a motorcyclist, prompting a GoFundMe.
Fatal motorcycle crashes on April 26-28, 2026 killed riders in Washington, Toronto, Kentucky and Somerset, prompting investigations.
Keainna Cox fled running a stop sign in Spokane and was held on a $250,000 bond.
A 79-year-old woman in a Toronto minivan turned left and struck a 29-year-old motorcyclist, after which the road reopened.

History

Historical Context

Congress enacted the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century in June 1998, funding highways and safety programs while the NHTSA, the DOT agency that collects crash data, has faced multiple Inspector General audits criticizing its enforcement. U.S. traffic deaths fell 16 % between 1979 (51,093) and 2002 (42,815), yet recent crashes in Washington and Toronto revive calls for stricter penalties.

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Story summary

A Washington driver was charged with vehicular homicide after a drunken crash killed a motorcyclist, prompting a GoFundMe.
Fatal motorcycle crashes on April 26-28, 2026 killed riders in Washington, Toronto, Kentucky and Somerset, prompting investigations.
Keainna Cox fled running a stop sign in Spokane and was held on a $250,000 bond.
A 79-year-old woman in a Toronto minivan turned left and struck a 29-year-old motorcyclist, after which the road reopened.

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