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Roadway near Good Samaritan in Puyallup shut down following serious vehicle crash

South Meridian at 15th Avenue South near Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup are closed following a serious crash on Nov. 12.
South Meridian at 15th Avenue South near Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup are closed following a serious crash on Nov. 12. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue

A serious crash between a motorcycle and car has shut down a Puyallup roadway Tuesday afternoon.

The intersection of 15th Avenue Southeast and South Meridian near Good Samaritan Hospital is closed, according to Puyallup Police on X at 12:54 p.m.

The crash caused life-threatening injuries, Puyallup Police spokesman Capt. Kevin Gill told The News Tribune. The police department will release more information once more details emerge, he said.

Fire crews are clearing the scene, and those involved in the crash were taken to local hospitals, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue on X.

Drivers in the area are asked to use alternate routes.

This is a developing story, check back for more updates.

This story was originally published November 12, 2024 at 1:09 PM.

Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
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