Shane Peterson and Erik Pykkonen, both 21, killed in crash at South Mildred and South 10th in Tacoma, Washington

Modified Date: 
Wed, 10/19/2016 - 4:02pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

2 men killed in Tacoma car crash

Tacoma police say the incident happened early Tuesday morning at South Mildred and South 10th streets when the driver of a car lost control and slid into a parked trailer.      Tacoma Police Officer Shelbie Boyd says speed and road conditions were factors in the crash.

University Place man who died in crash on 21st birthday ‘loved life’

“He never thought this would happen to him and I want to let people know it can happen to them,” she said Wednesday through tears. “Shane didn’t deserve to die. He so loved life. He was our heart.”  

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Shane Peterson
Erik Pykkonen
City: 
Tacoma, WA

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