Shocking Car-Scooter Crash on Tacoma Avenue Claims a Life [Tacoma, WA]

Tacoma, WA (January 22, 2025) On Monday evening, a horrific scooter crash on Tacoma Avenue South left a person dead and another seriously hurt.

According to the Tacoma Police Department, the frightening collision happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 8600 block of Tacoma Avenue South.

Reports say that the high-speed hit-and-run collision involved two scooters in Tacoma’s Fern Hill neighborhood resulted in one fatality and left another person seriously injured late Monday night.

Authorities say that a speeding car struck two men riding scooters in the same direction, overtaking them before colliding.

Emergency personnel from the Tacoma Fire Department pronounced one rider dead at the scene. The other victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he is expected to survive.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident but have not identified a suspect or made any arrests as of Tuesday morning.

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The Sweet Lawyers team extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim in the scooter crash on Tacoma Avenue. We also wish the injured man a full and swift recovery. This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and accountability on the road.

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