Crime & Safety
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Blocking SR 7 In Tacoma
The victim is a 60-year-old man who lost control of his motorcycle, according to Washington State Patrol.
TACOMA, WA - Expect slowdowns in the Tacoma area Tuesday afternoon due to a fatal motorcycle crash. Washington State Patrol reported the crash around 12:15 p.m. and said that the accident happened near the SR 7 and I-705 interchange.
Washington State Patrol reported that a 60-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle along SR 7 and was thrown from the vehicle.
Not many details on this fatal crash. Troopers just arrived on scene. Will update with more when I get more info.
— Trooper Brooke Bova (@wspd1pio) September 5, 2017
One motorcycle fatal collision I705 to the SR7 extension. All lanes blocked st this time.
— Trooper Brooke Bova (@wspd1pio) September 5, 2017
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