‘I don’t want to see anybody grieve’: Kent woman launches traffic safety campaign

Marilyn Gibbs of Kent is focusing on the deadly crashes in crosswalks and raising awareness about wearing high-visibility gear.

SEATTLE — The Washington State Patrol calls it the 90 Dangerous Days. In June, July and August, law enforcement responds to an average of 65 fatalities per month on state roads.

Marilyn Gibbs of Kent sees what she calls preventable tragedies. She is focusing on the deadly crashes in crosswalks and launching a campaign to combat it.

Gibbs has been tracking the traffic-related fatalities on Washington roads. Over the past decade, the number of deaths has steadily climbed, going from 462 in 2014 to more

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