Severance sits in a region where people commute to work and school, then come back through the same corridors in the late afternoon and evening. That creates a pattern we frequently see in real cases: a crash happens when drivers have been on the road for hours, then alcohol is introduced later—or impairment is discovered after a stop when the driver’s behavior and observations are documented.
Depending on the circumstances, the evidence can include:
- officer observations tied to the roadway conditions
- witness accounts from nearby businesses or residences
- traffic camera footage and time-stamped events (when available)
- medical records that reflect injury patterns consistent with the collision
Because these cases turn on the record, acting early helps protect what can be proved later.


