SEATTLE — The Washington State Patrol announced a statewide campaign to curb drunk driving after the death of a trooper earlier this year.
Trooper Christopher Gadd was struck and killed by an impaired driver on Interstate 5 just north of Marysville on March 2.
According to the Washington State Patrol, before the accident, Gadd had messaged his detachment members that he would meet them after making "one more stop" with the intent to stop one more speeding driver or potentially impaired driver.
The "One More Stop" patrol campaign begins at 4 p.m. Friday and runs through 5 a.m. Saturday with an emphasis on stopping impaired driving.
The Washington State Patrol said the campaign is in honor of Gadd's "dedication and sacrifice that night."
“Trooper Gadd was a fine young man with a big heart and passion to serve the community – a true example of the best of us,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “He made the ultimate sacrifice while working to make our roads a safer place.
