Morgan Baker of Tacoma Killed in Interstate 5 Hit-and-Run Collision [Fife, WA]

Morgan Baker of Tacoma Killed in Interstate 5 Hit-and-Run Collision [Fife, WA]

BMW Driver Arrested in Fife Fatal Collision

Fife, WA (July 20, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, 48-year-old Morgan Baker of Tacoma was killed in an Interstate 5 hit-and-run collision.

The authorities responded to the crash scene past 3:15 a.m. to the northbound freeway near 54th Avenue East.

When they arrived, officers declared Baker dead and they also located the BMW at the scene while the driver fled on foot.

On Wednesday evening, the authorities located the 20-year-old driver who was involved in the Interstate 5 hit-and-run collision and booked him to Pierce County Jail.

Meanwhile, WSP officers are still investigating the Fife fatal motorcycle crash.


Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Morgan Baker. May you have courage during this difficult time.


Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Fife

Unfortunately, nowadays, unexpected death could just happen at any time just like the Interstate 5 hit-and-run collision.

A person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

Knowing that when a person dies due to another’s negligence, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Some of the situations that could result in wrongful are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions, police brutality, and any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another person.

When the bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. 

These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

When you hire us, we guarantee that our lawyers will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. Indeed, they will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

Our legal experts will work on your behalf to hold the responsible party accountable for their failure to follow Washington traffic laws, resulting in the untimely death of your loved one.

Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at (800) 674 7852.

You can call us any time of the day, and any day of the week.

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