Man Injured in South Oakes Street Traffic Collision [Tacoma, WA]

Tacoma, WA (October 18, 2022) On Monday morning, a traffic collision on South Oakes Street involving stolen vehicle resulted in injuries.

Tacoma Police Department say that the 2-vehicle crash happened at around 4 a.m. at South 65th Street.

Reports say that a stolen vehicle collided with a another car, seriously injuring 2 occupants of the stolen vehicle. Meanwhile, a man on the other car suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics transported the patients to the hospital.

Furthermore, officials say that the stolen vehicle was traveling southbound at high-speed on South 64th Street before the incident.

Moreover, police say that the stolen vehicle had 4 to 5 occupants, and all but two who were injured fled.

TPD say that both the injured suspects were male, and one is a 14-year-old.

Authorities are investigating the incident and have not released additional information at this time.

When driving, it is important to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you see a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, or traveling at a higher rate of speed, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles, drivers, and pedestrians.

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Injuries in While Traveling

Washington’s road accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents like the South 65th Street high-speed crash are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is why it is important to know what to do if you incur a motor vehicle accident similar to the South Oakes Street traffic collision.

Call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852.

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