Tacoma, WA - Victims Hurt in Car Crash on I-5 near S 272nd St

Tacoma, WA (February 24, 2025) - A crash in Tacoma ended in injuries and delays on February 24. Responders were sent to the scene at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Interstate 5 near South 272nd Street. The crash was blocking the right lane while responders worked to clear the wreckage from the scene and help those with injuries.

At least one individual was transported to the hospital with injuries, though the nature of those injuries has not been reported at this time. Police asked drivers commuting in the area to find alternate routes to allow for the investigation to be carried out. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.

Washington Auto Accidents

The state of Washington saw a significant rise in traffic accident deaths in 2023, reaching a 33-year-high with 810 fatalities. This is a 10% increase from the previous year. This alarming trend also included record highs of pedestrian and motorcyclist deaths. Over the last ten years, from 2013 to 2023, the state’s traffic accident fatality rate surged by 86%, with the fatality rate increasing by 78%. 

The high rate of car accidents in Washington can be attributed to many different factors. Speeding, impairment, and distraction are involved in over 75% of all traffic accident deaths in the state. Driver distraction, often involving activities such as texting, adjusting in-vehicle technologies, and talking on the phone remains a substantial concern. Additionally, adverse weather conditions, such as fog and heavy rain, frequently lead to dangerous driving situations, increasing the likelihood of crashes. 

Several factors contribute to the high rate of car accidents in Washington. Impairment due to alcohol or drugs, speeding, distracted driving, and lack of seatbelt use are involved in more than 75% of all traffic fatalities in the state. Distracted driving, often involving activities like texting or adjusting in-car technologies, remains a significant concern. Additionally, adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rain or fog, frequently lead to hazardous driving situations, increasing the likelihood of accidents.

If you or someone you love were recently injured in an auto accident, it may have been caused by a negligent driver. Auto accidents caused by the actions of negligent drivers almost always end in severe injuries or even fatalities. You may be worrying about how you can recover from the damages that resulted from your crash. Some common damages that often result from auto collisions in the US include: 

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

At Freeman Law Firm, our skilled team of personal injury attorneys has been working for many years to help traffic accident victims and their loved ones recover from the mental, physical, and financial damages that often result from a serious accident. Our car accident attorneys in Tacoma can help you collect financial compensation for the damages listed and more.

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