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New toxicology lab aims to reduce state's blood test backlog
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The state of Washington wants to reduce a major blood test backlog that is holding up some suspected DUI cases. Law enforcement says a new $4.5 million toxicology lab will help.
At the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, they say it is taking more than a year to get toxicology results back.
As Chair of the Felony Traffic Unit, Amy Freedheim prosecutes suspected vehicular homicide cases in King County. She says there has been an increase in traffic fatalities involving impaired drivers.
Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/new-toxicology-lab-aims-to-reduce-states-blood-test-backlog/281-ca45c715-dfe7-4ce8-9d0d-2a305eaac1f2