US 395 to be early focus of 'crash prevention zone' bill; Rep. Mark Klicker hopes to add US 12

A dangerous stretch of U.S. 395 between Pasco and Mesa could become Washington’s first to be designated a “crash prevention zone,” where extra safety measures could be imposed.

By: Erick Bengel

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 423

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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OLYMPIA — A dangerous stretch of U.S. 395 between Pasco and Mesa could become Washington’s first to be designated a “crash prevention zone,” where extra safety measures could be imposed and drivers caught breaking traffic laws would face stiffer fines.

But U.S. 12 — the highway that inspired the bill because of similarly dicey sections — might have to wait a while before getting the same treatment.

SB 6066, introduced by state Sen. Nikki …

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