According to the Washington State Patrol, Kaur was traveling on Burnham Drive NW when she stopped at a stop sign at the intersection to turn north
Gig Harbor, WA – The woman who was killed in a collision near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Gig Harbor on Wednesday evening has been identified by the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Gurpreet Kaur, 40, died following the accident that took place at Burnham Drive NW and Purdy Drive NW at around 3:40 p.m. February 18.
According to the Washington State Patrol, Kaur was traveling on Burnham Drive NW when she stopped at a stop sign at the intersection to turn north.
As Kaur tried to make the turn, her car was t-boned by a car traveling northbound on Purdy Drive NW. Kaur’s vehicle was also hit by a third vehicle at the intersection.
The WSP reported that Kaur was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
A minor in Kaur’s vehicle and the driver of the northbound car, a 52-year-old man from Roy, were transported to a hospital for treatment. There was no update on the condition of the hospitalized patients.
The third driver was identified as a 40-year-old woman from Allyn. She was not injured in the incident.
The accident led to the closure of the westbound State Route 16 exit to State Route 302 as authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
No additional details on the incident were released. The Washington State Patrol troopers are still investigating to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Traffic-related accidents result in multiple injuries and deaths in Pierce County each year. Fatalities in the county have remained a serious concern, averaging 91 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2023, when 95 lives were lost due to traffic collisions. Data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) shows that a large share of these fatal crashes occurred on state highways, with Interstate 5 ranking among the most dangerous roadways in the county.
These routes are particularly hazardous due to a combination of sharp curves and heavy traffic flow, including frequent semi-truck activity. Such conditions often lead to risky passing maneuvers, increasing the likelihood of vehicles veering into oncoming lanes. In addition to roadway design and traffic volume, contributing factors commonly include impaired driving, excessive speed, unsafe passing, and driver distraction. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay alert, especially when traveling through high-risk areas like I-5, to reduce the chances of being involved in a devastating crash.
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