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| March 25, 2025

Tacoma, WA - SR-7 Scene of Injury Accident near 173rd St

Tacoma, WA (March 25, 2025) - Shortly before 1:00 p.m., on March 25, a car crash happened in Tacoma that ended in injuries. Multiple responders were dispatched to the scene on State Route 7 near 173rd Street shortly after the incident occurred to help those involved.

Paramedics rendered aid to injured parties and took those in need of extensive medical care to local hospitals. At this time, the cause of the accident is under local law enforcement investigation. State Route 7 was closed near milepost 48.55 while emergency crews worked at the scene, and local motorists were urged to find alternate routes. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.

Washington Car Accidents

Tacoma, WA - SR-7 Scene of Injury Accident near 173rd StAuto accident statistics in Tacoma, WA, have fluctuated in recent years. Between 2016 and 2018, the city averaged approximately 5,200 collisions annually. This number dropped to an average of 4,400 collisions per year between 2021 and 2024, marking an approximate 15% decline. 

Despite the overall reduction in total collisions, the number of deadly collisions has risen. In 2022, 25 fatal accidents were reported in Tacoma. These wrecks ended in fatalities for 25 people and involved 51 vehicles. This was a rise from 24 deadly collisions in 2021, which caused 27 fatalities. 

Statewide data shows a similar rise in traffic accident deaths. In 2021, the Evergreen State reported 674 fatalities related to traffic accidents. This is a 17% increase from the previous year. Preliminary reports show that this trend continued into 2022.

These statistics show the vital need for enhanced traffic safety measures and public awareness around driver safety. It is crucial to remain sober and alert while behind the wheel to avoid causing injurious or fatal accidents. 

If you or someone you love were recently hurt in a traffic accident, you may be wondering where you can turn for help. Working with a car crash lawyer can help you recover financially so you can focus on your physical and emotional health. 

At Freeman Law Firm, we have been working for many years to help accident victims and their loved ones recover. Our Tacoma car accident attorneys can help you collect financial compensation for the damages listed and more. We will do everything in our power to help you get the compensation you need to pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and more. Especially if your crash was caused by negligence, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money.

Do not wait any longer. Contact our reliable legal team at Freeman Law Firm at 206-880-2454 to speak with our caring attorneys 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.

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