Six people killed in crash on state Route 509 in Tacoma, Washington

Modified Date: 
Sat, 10/21/2023 - 8:49am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 16, 2023

6 killed, 3 injured in 2-car collision on SR 509 in Tacoma

A gray Kia Forte hatchback was traveling eastbound on Alexander Avenue when a BMW SUV traveling northbound on SR 509 collided with the vehicle. 

Six people killed in Tacoma two-car crash identified

On Sunday about 11:15 a.m., the driver of a BMW SUV with a passenger T-boned the Kia, which was carrying seven people. All six who died were in the Kia.

No criminal charges in Tacoma crash that killed 6 Arizona residents

A three-month Washington State Patrol investigation into the July 15 crash at the intersection of Highway 509 and Alexander Avenue determined the Arizona residents’ vehicle ran a red light when the crash occurred, The News Tribune reported Thursday.

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Lisa Esparza
Cerra Corner
Javan Runnels
Felix Begay
Erick Tsosie
Calsie Sockyma
Roadway: 
state Route 509
City: 
Tacoma, WA