Lacey, WA - 11 Injured in Collision on College St

Lacey, WA (June 8, 2025) — A high-speed police pursuit ended in a violent multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, June 7, leaving 11 people injured and a 19-year-old Tacoma man in custody for vehicular assault, according to the Lacey Police Department.

The incident began around 3:18 p.m. when an officer attempted to stop a 2014 Dodge Charger reportedly driving recklessly along College Street Southeast. Instead of pulling over, the driver allegedly fled, accelerating near the intersection of 14th Avenue Southeast and Ruddell Road Southeast.

During the brief chase, the fleeing driver crashed into four other vehicles, injuring 11 individuals, five of whom were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Dodge Charger burst into flames following the impact, but all occupants managed to escape the burning vehicle without assistance.

Emergency crews shut down the crash scene for more than three hours while they provided aid and cleared the wreckage.

The teen driver was arrested at the scene and is expected to be booked into Thurston County Jail on vehicular assault charges, police confirmed. The investigation remains ongoing.

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims. 

Washington Car Accidents

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality on Washington’s roads, with hundreds of thousands of collisions reported each year. A significant number of these crashes result in injuries, many of them serious or life-altering. In 2023, thousands of individuals across the state were hurt in traffic accidents, reflecting a concerning trend in road safety.

While accidents happen for a variety of reasons, a large percentage are caused by driver negligence. Speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and failure to obey traffic laws continue to be leading contributors to injury-related crashes across the state. Urban areas like Seattle and Tacoma frequently see higher crash volumes due to traffic congestion, while rural roads are often the scene of high-speed, high-impact collisions.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, understanding how it happened—and whether negligence played a role—is key to protecting your rights. You may be eligible for compensation to help cover the losses and hardships you've faced, such as:

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When injuries are severe or long-term, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. You shouldn’t have to take that journey alone, and you shouldn’t be burdened with the financial consequences of someone else’s carelessness.

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