Driver severely injured in possible DUI crash on I-5 and Port of Tacoma Rd
Request Free ConsultationTACOMA, WA – A driver was severely injured in a multi-vehicle crash suspected of being caused by an intoxicated driver on I-5 in Tacoma early this morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.
🚨3Car #collision on northbound I-5 at Port of Tacoma Rd. (MP136).
Two left lanes and HOV lanes are blocked for the #investigation 🚧
One driver was transported to a local hospital for serious #injuries. Causing driver was #impaired and is in custody for vehicular assault. pic.twitter.com/WScpd4lDs4
— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio) November 27, 2021
The crash happened on northbound I-5 near the Port of Tacoma Road and milepost 136 at around 2:20 a.m., after three vehicles collided.
One of the drivers was taken to the hospital to receive treatment for severe injuries.
The at-fault driver is suspected of having been under the influence and is facing charges of vehicular assault in connection with the crash.
No further details are available at this time.
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