‘Officer down’ alert sent by law enforcement following collision in Tacoma
A Washington State Patrol trooper has been hurt in the Tacoma Tideflats, though specific details are still unclear.
“We’ve had a very serious incident on southbound 509,” WSP Public Affairs Director Chris Loftis said when reached Friday evening, adding that a more formal statement would be forthcoming.
Both directions of 509 have been closed between Interstate 705 and Port of Tacoma Road, according to a social media post from the state Department of Transportation.
Traffic on local law enforcement scanners begin buzzing at 7:28 p.m. with an “officer down” alert, and calls for assistance.
An earlier social media post from WSDOT noted a collision on 509 near Port of Tacoma Road at 7:36 p.m., but offered no other detail.
Tacoma Police spokesperson Shelbie Boyd referred inquiries to the State Patrol.
“They’re primary on it,” she said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM.
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