Crime & Safety
State Police Officer Injured In 4-Car Crash In Tacoma
The crash happened Saturday afternoon near Portland Avenue along I-5.
TACOMA, WA - Nine people - including a Washington State Patrol officer - were involved in a car accident along I-5 in Tacoma on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened just before 1 p.m. in the southbound lanes near Portland Avenue. State police believe the crash was caused by a driver following too close.
According to police, one vehicle and the state patrol officer - Ryan Burke, 37 - slowed down to stop for traffic. A third vehicle hit Burke's car, causing him to crash into the car in front of him. A fourth car couldn't stop in time, and collided with the three other involved vehicles.
Another Trooper was involved in collision NB I5 @ Portland responding to disabled car. Luckily he is not hurt! PLEASE move over! #beaware
— Trooper Brooke Bova (@wspd1pio) April 29, 2017
The car that allegedly hit the officer's vehicle was driven by a 32-year-old woman from Rancho Pales Verdes, Calif. That car had three passengers inside, including two children, ages 3 and 4. Burke was the only one injured in the crash, but was able to transport himself to the hospital for treatment.
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Police believe the crash was caused by following too close, but charges are still under investigation.
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