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Tacoma: Update in SR-509 Fatal Collision Investigation: Vehicle of Interest Impounded
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Over the past 24 hours, investigators have located and impounded a vehicle of interest believed to be involved in this fatal collision. Detectives are actively working this case and continue to seek information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident. The Crime Stoppers tip line will remain open to receive and review any information related to this investigation.

The Tacoma Police Department continues to investigate a fatal collision that occurred Friday evening on State Route 509 involving a Washington State Patrol trooper.

On Friday, December 19, 2025, at approximately 7:23 p.m., a Washington State Patrol trooper was struck by a vehicle while investigating an unrelated collision on the on-ramp to southbound SR-509 from Port of Tacoma Road. The initial impact caused the trooper to be thrown into the right travel lane of southbound SR-509, where the trooper was incapacitated and lying motionless in the roadway.

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A short time later, a second vehicle, a dark-colored pickup truck, struck the trooper in the right lane and continued southbound on SR-509 without stopping.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash-camera footage from southbound SR-509 near Port of Tacoma Road between approximately 7:20p.m. and 7:30 p.m. is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be directed to the Tacoma Police Department through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

This incident remains under active investigation. Updates will be provided as significant developments occur.

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