Six Killed in State Route 509 T-Bone Crash [Tacoma, WA]

Six Killed in State Route 509 T-Bone Crash [Tacoma, WA]

3 Injured in Tacoma Deadly Collision

Tacoma, WA (July 17, 2023) – On Sunday, six people were killed and three others were injured following a State Route 509 t-bone crash.

Investigating officers said a white SUV was northbound on SR 509 and collided with a grey passenger car traveling south on Alexander Avenue after entering the intersection.

The five-seat passenger car had seven people occupants when the accident happened. 

Officers are still investigating if any of them were wearing a seatbelt. Six of them died in the collision. 

Moreover, there were two people in the white SUV and they are in stable condition.


We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the six deceased in the State Route 509 t-bone crash. May you find courage during this time of sorrow.


Losing Someone in a Fatal Collision

It is normal for someone to feel devastated when an unexpected tragedy like this one happened. That is why it is important to know that if we lost a dear one in an accident, we may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.

A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. It is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased victim whose death was caused by another person’s negligence.

One of its benefits is that it alleviates most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.

Meanwhile, are you aware that nearly 1.25 million people die in traffic accidents every year?

That means, on average, road accidents cause 3,287 fatalities per day. With such figures, road accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

Let Us Help You Cope

To those who lost their loved ones in the State Route 509 t-bone crash, we encourage you to speak with Sweet Lawyers now.

Our lawyers will serve as your legal representation. They will work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7854. Or, you may simply chat with our live agents who can help you with your legal queries.

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