Six people were killed and another was in critical condition after a two-car crash late Sunday morning on Highway 509 in the Tacoma Tideflats, by the port, according to the Washington State Patrol. Two other people were injured in the crash but are now in stable condition.
State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo said troopers were on the scene near Alexander Avenue and a major accident investigation team was deployed around noon Sunday. Friends and family of those killed in the crash also showed up to the scene, Dattilo said.
The crash, reported around 11:17 a.m., was blocking northbound 509 and drivers were told to expect hourslong road closures Sunday. In addition to State Patrol, officials from the Fife Police Department, Fife Public Works and the state's Department of Transportation were on site to help with traffic control, Dattilo said.
