Washington state troopers release more details regarding wreck that killed 6 in Tacoma
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that all six people killed were from Arizona. The addresses of two of the victims have not been released.
Four of six people killed in a wreck Sunday on Tacoma’s Tideflats were from Arizona, the Washington State Patrol reported.
The victims all were riding in a 2012 Kia that collided with a 2021 BMW X7 at State Route 509 and Alexander Avenue East about 11:17 a.m. Sunday. Those killed were:
▪ A 19-year-old woman from Phoenix.
▪ A 21-year-old man whose address was not released.
▪ The female driver, whose age and hometown were not released.
▪ A 22-year-old man from Phoenix.
▪ A 25-year-old woman from Tuba City.
▪ A 25-year-old man from Kayenta.
A 21-year-old man from Phoenix survived the crash and was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment, troopers said. He was in critical condition Sunday evening.
Two people in the BMW, a 42-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman from Tacoma, also were taken to St. Joseph for treatment.
It is unknown if any of the nine people involved in the crash were wearing a seat belt, according to the news release.
Troopers said the Kia was east on Alexander Avenue when it crossed into the northbound lanes of Route 509 and was hit by the BMW, which was traveling north on the highway. Speed and running a red light were listed as possible causes of the wreck, though troopers continue to investigate.
The State Patrol asked witnesses, especially those with dash-cam video, to come forward to help with the investigation. People with information regarding the collision or the persons or vehicles involved are asked to contact detective Michael Pry at 360-827-1401.
This story was originally published July 16, 2023 at 8:28 PM.
