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| March 23, 2025

Tacoma, WA - SR 161 Scene of Injury Accident near 249th St

Tacoma, WA (March 23, 2025) - At approximately 2:21 p.m., on March 23, a traffic accident with injuries occurred in Tacoma. Multiple responders were sent to the scene on State Route 161 to help those involved and investigate the details of the incident.

According to reports from police, the wreck occurred near milepost 16.65 and 249th Street East. At this time, the total number of injured victims remains unknown as police in Tacoma continue to investigate the incident. The right lane of the roadway was blocked while EMS and other responders worked in the area, forcing local motorists to use caution or find alternate routes. 

We wish those hurt in this wreck a quick and complete recovery.

Washington Traffic Collisions

Tacoma, WA - SR 161 Scene of Injury Accident near 249th StAuto collisions are a constant occurrence in the United States and in the state of Washington. About one car crash happens per minute in the United States, which equates to sixty crashes per hour or 1,440 accidents per day. Approximately 30% of all reported collisions in the United States result in injuries. In Washington, over 25,000 people are hurt per year in auto accidents. 

The majority of auto collisions in the US and Washington involve driver negligence. Driver distraction is the most common type of negligence seen among American drivers today, causing over 400,000 collisions per year. Other common forms of driver negligence include speeding, intoxication, and fatigue. 

If you or someone you love were recently injured in a car accident that may have been caused by a negligent driver, you may be wondering where you can turn for help. You should not have to worry about your finances during your recovery, which is why car accident attorneys are a valuable asset during these difficult times. 

Filing a personal injury claim with our skilled car crash attorneys at Freeman Law Firm can help you immensely in the aftermath of your accident. Some damages that may be able to be paid for by way of financial compensation include:

  • Lost wages
  • Vehicle repair costs
  • Medical bills
  • Pain
  • Suffering
  • Emotional turmoil 

At Freeman Law Firm, our skilled team of personal injury lawyers has been working for many years to help accident victims and their loved ones recover from the difficult aftermath that often follows serious accidents. Our car accident lawyers in Tacoma can help you and your loved ones collect fair compensation for the damages listed and more.

Contact our reliable law firm at 206-880-2454 to speak with our attorneys at Freeman Law Firm about how we can help you through this troubling time.

 


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Notes: Our Writers created this accident news post based on information gathered from various external sources, including local and national news outlets, police reports, and occasionally eyewitness accounts of accidents in Washington. If you find any inaccuracies in this post, please contact Freeman Law Firm, Inc. so we can correct the information as soon as possible. We will remove this post upon request.

Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be considered legal advice. It does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Legal outcomes depend on the specific details of each case. For tailored legal advice, we encourage you to contact Freeman Law Firm, Inc. directly. Please note that the featured image in this post is for illustrative purposes only and is not associated with the actual accident.

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