6 people killed, 3 others injured in Tacoma crash
6 people killed, 3 others injured in Tacoma crash
Washington State Patrol (WSP)'s Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a crash in Tacoma that killed six people and injured three others.
TACOMA, Wash. - Washington State Patrol (WSP)'s Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a crash in Tacoma that killed six people and injured three others.
The crash was reported around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday on SR 509 near Alexander Ave.
A Kia and BMW were involved. WSP said the BMW was heading northbound on SR 509 and was approaching the intersection at Alexander Ave. The Kia was heading eastbound on Alexander Ave., approaching the intersection with SR 509.
It appears the BMW was speeding and ran a red light at the intersection, which caused them to crash into the Kia. The Kia flipped on its side.
WSP initially said five people in the Kia died, but an additional sixth person later died from their injuries.
Three were initially reported in critical condition, but troopers later said that one person is still critical-- the others are stabilized.
Troopers said there were seven people in one of the vehicles. That vehicle (the Kia) could only safely seat five, according to WSP.
A portion of SR 509 was closed for nearly seven hours.