One Person Injured as Two Semi-Trucks Collide at Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road

Quick Facts

Where: The intersection of Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road in Fife, WA

What Happened: One driver was going through the intersection when another driver turned right, colliding with the first

Participants:

• Driver, Semi-Truck #1
• Driver, Semi-Truck #2

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Driver #1, Minor Injuries

Details

On Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024, the driver of semi-truck #1 was proceeding through the intersection of Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road, when the driver of semi-truck #2 attempted a right turn. The first truck was unable to avoid the second truck, and was struck, swerved, and sent crashing into the nearby abandoned hotel. Traffic in the westbound lanes was stopped, and crews spent several hours removing debris.