Truck Accident

PIERCE COUNTY, WA – The driver of a tractor-trailer lost his life after his brakes failed and his truck overturned in Tacoma on Monday morning. According to the Pierce County Sheriff Department, the truck driver’s brakes failed near the corner of Pioneer Way and Waller Road. The driver was able to avoid multiple cars...

TACOMA, WA - The Washington State Patrol responded to a semi truck accident that led to a gasoline spill on southbound I-5 north of 72nd Street at about noon on Friday. 🚨South I-5, north of S 72nd Street (MP 129). Semi struck metal debris rupturing fuel tank. Spillage has been stopped. Right lane remains...

MOSES LAKE, WA (GRANT COUNTY) – At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck on State Route 17 yesterday morning. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident occurred near Moses Lake at about 5:45 a.m., on SR-17 near milepost 43 and I-90. State Route 17 milepost 43 fully...

BELLINGHAM, WA - Three people were injured yesterday, one seriously, when a pickup truck collided with a travel trailer whose operators were attempting to change a tire, KOMO reports. Delays NB I 5 at Samish Way. Car versus Truck and Travel Trailer serious injury collision. Troopers and Bellingham Fire are on scene. Interstate is...

SKAGIT CO., WA - A man from Bellingham died yesterday after his SUV collided with a truck on Higgins Airport Way, the Bellingham Herald reports. According to the Washington State Patrol, Justin W. Friedrich was southbound on Higgins Airport Way at about 1 p.m., when his 1997 Isuzu Rodeo crossed the center line near...

RENTON, WA - A semi truck overturned in west Renton yesterday and then leaked fuel on the roadway, the Renton Police Department reports. BE ADVISED: Officers onscene in the 500 Blk of Monster Rd SW for an overturned semi leaking fuel. Expect delays in the area due to distraction. No injuries reported. /clm —...

BOTHELL, WA - Troopers with the Washington State Patrol were alerted of an overturned log truck blocking State Route 522 in Bothell on Wednesday evening. WSP District 2 Public Information Officer Rick Johnson initially tweeted about the accident at 4:42 p.m., stating it occurred in the eastbound lanes at the Interstate 405 interchange. All...