Driver reportedly under the influence causes crash, injuring two motorcyclists in Liberty Lake [Video]

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — Two motorcyclists were injured after being struck by a driver who was reportedly under the influence.

According to a press release from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Liberty Lake police responded to the crash on East Appleway Avenue at Spokane Bridge Road around 8:20 p.m. Thursday. The collision involved a minivan and two motorcycles.

Medical personnel arrived at the scene and provided care to the two adult female motorcyclists, who sustained potentially serious but non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported to the hospital for further treatment.

A Traffic Unit deputy investigated the incident and determined that the minivan driver was impaired at the time of the crash. Howland was arrested, and a search warrant was obtained to collect a blood sample for evidence testing.

Initial reports indicate that the driver’s van was traveling east on Spokane Bridge Road when he failed to negotiate the …