Details on the crash were limited but authorities reported that a northbound vehicle crashed with a southbound vehicle after one of them drifted across the center line
Tacoma, WA – Two people were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision in Tacoma on Thursday afternoon, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
The incident transpired at around 4 p.m. March 5, in the 2000 block of Yakima Avenue.
Details on the crash were limited but authorities reported that a northbound vehicle crashed with a southbound vehicle after one of them drifted across the center line.
According to Tacoma police, the woman driving the northbound vehicle was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. A passenger in the car was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The woman driving the southbound vehicle also died in the crash. A dog in her vehicle was also killed in the incident.
The identities of the deceased motorists were not immediately released.
A section of Yakima Avenue was shut down for several hours as authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
No further details on the crash were immediately released. The Tacoma Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the 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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