6 hurt, 1 killed in crash on I-5 in Tacoma

[@LoveWins1960]

Poor officer. You can see the stress and sorrow on his face. People drive so aggressively and impatiently. God be with all involved.

[@sowhat1073]

The carnage they have to witness. It has to take a toll on someone after a while.

[@Belvedere1981]

@@sowhat1073 I felt this same way, he seemed visually shaken. Tough job.

[@DJBillionator]

I've been driving the same for the past 15 years. We drive 75-80 in California with 65-70 posted limits. 90% of "accidents" overall(not limited to vehicles) are due to negligence of surroundings. "I don't care" is the most common and first thing i hear from people that are negligent. Choose awareness. I've not been in an accident myself and i've dodged plenty.

[@TheErik249]

Trooper Reyer once pulled me over after I sped out of the truck scales across the gore point to beat traffic coming up the hill on I-5 northbound. I told him why I did this. He understood but, obviously told me not to do that. I apologized. He let me go with a warning. He's a good guy.

[@MyAb111]

Ever since I left Washington state I never get harrassed by police anymore.

[@mjsonafinn7545]

I’m sending thoughts and prayers for all the victims in this accident. I try to avoid driving to Tacoma on I-5 because people drive so fast and with the road construction it can get confusing. Please everyone slow down and drive safely.

[@ephtea614]

Sending like this? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGO3m5KiabWWhtU

[@GS-zc4sk]

The 20yr road construction! Unreal

[@JimStone6969]

Lol

[@naomisgram1]

@@daveymcc1421 yes, that area through Tacoma is confusing with all the construction

[@steveeddy6876]

Yes Speed Kills 💀

[@Liamnissan22222]

4:33 Seeing an Oregon plate on top of a Washington plate is a harrowing sight.

[@kalignacio]

I noticed also. Probably on vacation, sad.

[@MrEvtmazda]

Oregon drivers suck as much as wa ones

[@steveduffany2883]

Right

[@charliebonzino4855]

Thank God for People like him and Troopers that are there for all of us. Respect our police. R.I.P.

[@doyledean2763]

For some reason, there appears to be more knuckleheads on the freeways. A few days ago, in heavy traffic on I-5, I was passed by two cars going over 100 mph, racing, passing between cars and going across all three lanes.

[@alcodelcololex5327]

Or driving from the far right to the left crossing 3 lanes and cutting off a semi and then flipping off the semi. People don't know how to drive and I have a commercial drivers license and see all the wrong drivers around me all the time in Washington and Oregon.

[@1houndgal]

Yes! A lot of reckless and aggressive driving on the interstates. I try to avoid driving the interstates.

[@vallee7966]

If you see an idiot on testosterone, let ‘em pass and create distance for yourself. This looks like that.

[@kingdomofmochi]

They are probably used to having the freeways open all day. Like they were at the start of covis

[@joshballenger3629]

People coming from around the world that don't understand how to drive around here!! Its a bit different from rest of the nation! Unexpected rain or sunblindness can happen out of no where.

[@DaniBadger777]

Condolences to those affected. This is horrible. Just an observation, this last year I’ve noticed a lot of people on the road are driving violently and erratically. Please….nothing is that important to risk your life and the life of others. Slow down and take a deep breath. Everyone out there is someone’s loved one.

[@americannomadnewsthecardbo4339]

Prayers when this guy says that they really care unlike the other times when I've had police say such things I really feel like this guy is affected by this. I certainly hope that he heals from this experience and that his family is kind to him.

[@painmt651]

You don’t know how deeply you can be moved by another’s tragedy, until you have to maintain your cool, in the face of it.

[@Whatsthe_dill]

I was stuck in that accident after it happened. Prayers go out to the families

[@CR055FIRE]

how could you be stuck in the accident before it happened

[@Whatsthe_dill]

@@CR055FIRE lmao meant right after whoops

[@CR055FIRE]

@@Whatsthe_dill heh

[@Whatsthe_dill]

I meant that I was stuck in the accident right after it happened not before like I accidentally wrote.

[@CR055FIRE]

@@Whatsthe_dill ye

[@b.b.8955]

I used to have to take the downtown Tacoma exit everyday to get to work and traffic was always crazy. I do not envy anyone who has to take I-5 N or S bound through that section of road in Tacoma. It’s unfortunate that even though the highway has been under constant construction for almost a decade now, the exiting and merging traffic are just as confusing and (IMO) more dangerous now then it was when they started. My sympathies to the all the families involved and especially to the family who lost a loved one today.

[@oceanwaves3139]

my prayers are with the families involved; touched by the trooper's emotions during the interview (very sincere and extremely appropriate). My new office requires me to take the Tacoma Mall exit and to come out from the same exit where the crash happened to go home. Seeing how people drive around that area is enough to make me tensed up; they just weave in and out and cut in front of people to get to HWY16 or to go to the farther left to be on N-5; when it rain w/ poor visibility is even scarier. After working from home for over two years, I don't have the stomach for this; so this is a small factor which i took into consideration when i decided to retire in a couple of months.

[@willdowns1745]

I’ve driven all over the country, and I-5 and Highway 16 are the worst when it comes to people speeding while weaving in and out of lanes

[@skysteppes]

Washington needs to start requiring yearly drivers testing.

[@christianxxx9393]

Washington needs to keep pedos of the streets

[@heavymashion2035]

It's not about driving slower it's about knowing how to drive and paying attention and most people can't do more than one f****** thing at a time

[@nicolaspinnick8833]

Speed kills but dumb ass drivers don’t help

[@dasimparmy2289]

It is about following the traffic laws in 99% of all cases.

[@greybone777]

If you're ever over there, you will see that western WA state drivers are the rudest ,pushiest ,aggressive and inattentive drivers on the planet. They will travel 20 inches from your bumper at 80 mph trying to push you over,or cross 3 lanes of traffic to get their exit. I had a guy next to me up to over 80 thinking I was going to try to get into his lane. This was in a 35 mph residential area.

[@vallee7966]

On your bumper? Sloooowwww dooowwwwwnnn.

[@joshscott3184]

Bad but nothing compared to sf Bay drivers. Over here they like to shoot you if your not going 15mph over the speed limit..I fckn hate this place.

[@MrEvtmazda]

Stop driving in the left lanes slow

[@joshscott3184]

@@MrEvtmazda or die?....wow pretty rational thought process...how about just relax and everyone gets home safe?.how about leave a little earlier ?.....smfh.

[@nowhereman7398]

When they won't let me over, I just slow down, not go 80 and race with them. Unless i want to race, that's been known to happen.

[@md9710]

You would think that when people see something like this they would be compelled to slow down, pay attention, care more about others and what is going on around them. I see this everyday. People more impatient, more reckless and speeding more. Stay safe!

[@matthewwilson5019]

I hear that one of the truck drivers was arrested for DUI

[@MF-Dooom]

Man this Trooper is a Real one . . . I Hope him nothing but the best for him when he starts writing his report and for all the family and people involved in the accident .

[@bewareofsasquatch]

The Subaru looked like a crashed can. It’s unreal how the car is crushed like that.

[@jegr3398]

Yeah that's unreal looking

[@raulmejia5439]

Its two cars. See two license plates.

[@marklogan3774]

Cars are made to crumple it helps with safety

[@paulden3158]

You people need to pay attention when you're driving !

[@DOTMH_1]

Yes defensive driving.

[@thepowerofmyth]

So do you

[@arborsamurai]

Thank you for all the hard work to the first responders!

[@Dclxvi6x3]

Holy shit, what a mess. Hard to believe only one person died 😳

[@Warrior1_]

This whole thing could have been avoided something I learned from a retired law enforcement officer I know is that he told me 100% of all vehicle accidents can be avoided if people would learn how to drive

[@vallee7966]

You can’t fix raging testosterone behind the wheel.

[@Warrior1_]

@@vallee7966 yes you can take the keys away and keep them off the road

[@KB-nt7eg]

You had to be taught that simple ideology? That's common sense. I'll even bet you're not a great driver to have made a comment like that.

[@JK-co4lz]

@@KB-nt7eg It appears that it's actually not that common of a sense since it's happening way too frequently in this state. I think more than 2-3x have died via traffic accidents than firearms in King county alone.

[@stephsweden5623]

No this is not true. 100% assurance in avoiding traffic accidents is virtually impossible no matter well one drives.

[@starzanhorse4758]

This trooper is obviously deeply affected by the situation. He needs a good cry. I completely understand and respect his compassion.

[@evakukahiko62]

Please pray for people hurt and injured

[@anthonyvaughn8960]

You can see he is trying to control what he has seen Poor guy

[@aluke6059]

Prayers going up for all involved and our first responders.

[@waynepoole6120]

People don't learn from other people's mistakes. They got to experience it first hand and they still may not get the picture.

[@seikibrian8641]

People need to watch their speed and maintain proper following distance, so they have time to react when things go wrong. And of course, keeping their eyes on the road, and not on their cellphones. I don't know what specifically happened in this instance, but it happens far too often.

[@steveeddy6876]

It's strange but in UTAH the speed limit is 80mph on the freeway I was there driving for 3 days I didn't see 1 accident but they have better more spacious highways than Washington State

[@steveeddy6876]

Yes I was there last spring the speed limit is 80mph and people drive 90 to 100 I saw only 1accident people know how to drive better there and the roads there are wide ramps are long merging is easier I 5 in Washington state is a long piece of Sh@@@@t

[@Byu50]

Thought and prayer for the victim. With more and more people moved here with freeways being crowded every day and cause some drivers going in sane. I seen a lot of drivers loosing their patience.

[@fishfish8091]

God help them all..

[@evanharkey7100]

Little late for that don't ya think?

[@terminhaider9695]

God is dead and humanity killed him.

[@tackyman2011]

I've seen crushed pop cans that looked better than these cars.

[@comeconcon569]

That stretch of I-5 between Fife and Lakewood has become deadly. you'd better pray when you use it. I forgot the last time I did that stretch of I-5, but it's been a while since I did it.

[@Adam-qv2bd]

Good trooper.

[@oceanwaves3139]

i have the same thought; i could tell that he cares deeply.

[@vallee7966]

Did you catch his Dutch accent? He’s not born American.

[@naomisgram1]

@@vallee7966 so?

[@jomh832]

That why has to be more strict law to get behind a wheel bc people in Washington are the worst drivers

[@FantomDeck]

💯

[@greybone777]

Western WA is different than eastern Washington in ALL WAYS

[@rd2dab]

Doesn't matter about that due to fools driving anyways. It would just make it harder for regular people to drive.

[@JeanClaudeJrLefebvreXL]

Just drive around 30 minutes and wonder how people got their driver's license.

[@MrEvtmazda]

Exactly they give licenses to anyone

[@FantomDeck]

Washingtonian drivers among the Nations worst

[@greybone777]

Western WA is entirely different from eastern Washington.

[@jegr3398]

Yes I've watched it get worse and worse every year, it's incredible

[@cristineconnell7803]

Prayers for all

[@wildone106]

Please do something about I-67 thru Kent. At night its like the Fast N Furious zone there's so many high powered cars racing among traffic. A few days ago I swear I heard a car pass it was doing about 150MPH judging by the noise its utterly utterly ridiculous. One day there will be a huge fatality.

[@74tygroove8]

How In the world did that happen

[@ArtworksbyNet]

The purpose of getting behind the wheel is to get from point a to point b. There is no need to get where you need to go too fast and too soon. Everyone should just drive safely and horrible accidents like this will be avoided.

[@matthewwilson5019]

From what I read it was one of the truck drivers that caused this wreck and was arrested for DUI

[@Eric-xj4qj]

I drove pass the accident this morning, it was brutal. The car trapped under the rear end of the semi was virtually unrecognizable.

[@richresident4377]

Respect to the Trooper. Prayer for all. Please! Slow down

[@solid4life616]

Prayers up

[@Christieinthejourney]

Everyone needs to slow down, drive attentive and quit being so aggressive. I have a young driver. It scares me every time they are on the road. Prayers for all involved. 🙏🏻

[@ricardoaolamerican1154]

everyone needs to slow down driving 🚗 and because of course vacations down there safely means that break news 13 qfox news

[@susieq7746]

Road rage is rampant these days… even if this one wasn’t. People need to stop the angry driving and stop tailgating!

[@shawnmclean7932]

Very decent human cop. He is shaken up but what he saw. Grisly.

[@darrenharvey5615]

Reporters ask the dumbest questions, “how bad is this crash?” Da!

[@kathyd2595]

Think about this folks. It’s so easy to get pissed off when someone is driving recklessly. Don’t give into ‘road rage’ mentality. Change lanes safely, breathe, and watch your following distance. I had a cousin that died after a car accident that required her to be removed from her mangled car with the ‘jaws of life’ tool. The trauma involved from the oncoming truck, made her car and herself, unrecognizable in the hospital bed where she lay hooked up to every machine to keep her alive. Life is precious and a split second choice or reaction can change lives forever. So taking your eyes off the road to grab for your snack after it slips off the dashboard and makes you lose control and slam into a car driven by a then 27 year old teacher, that was my cousin, is one of those split second choices made by one or all of the drivers in this mess today. Be safe out there.☮️❤️

[@DogeLeague]

The construction will never end !

[@zldt]

Or: "What would you say to the loved ones of the involved?" "I DON'T KNOW! PARTY LIKE IT'S FRIDAY!!!" 🙄🤦‍♀️

[@Anna_Stetik]

Wait. What the hell? 2:22 There is an Oregon license plate and a WA license plate on that car. How does it have 2 difference license plates on it? Is that crumpled mess TWO cars?

[@LL-yy6mn]

Yes.

[@ouhky6358]

damn brah he got a new car too i bet he was driving fast with no license plate

[@carmenhuff4805]

It’s truly sad when something like this happens. I don’t know if you area is on spring break but sometimes young folks don’t think. I was surprised they were showing car tags of to the public in case families saw their loved ones cars. My heart and prayers going out to all of these families. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@charliebonzino4855]

God bless them all

[@misterle7026]

It appears that the person who didn't survive the accident was the Oregon license plate Subaru that went under the semi trucks. I wonder if the protection bar to prevent cars from going underneath is properly designed in installed?

[@atimko123]

Initially yes but not after multiple cars hit it chain reaction from behind it just gets smashed more to where one car WA plate went under the OR Subaru

[@Alicia96]

I'm not saying this applies to everyone, but I really do think that half (if not more than half) of the bad drivers out on the roadways are driving whilst high. No joke. I've literally seen people smoke from pipes and bongs before while speeding down the interstate and it's terrifying. Not only are their hands not free to steer, but they're also now under the influence and their thinking is more than likely impaired at the time. Don't get me wrong, I smoke weed too and so do most of my friends after work. But none of us attempt to drive anywhere afterwards. That's just reckless. Again, not saying this applies to everyone, but it's no doubt a fairly common thing in states where it's legal.

[@thomasmartin7816]

The trooper doesn't want to say the truth. 1. There is absolutely nothing you can do when a trucker is doing a DUI and doesn't care who he harms. 2. There is NO justice. I use to work in a prison and they laugh about it. One drunk driver who killed MANY people said that once he did his short time, he didn't owe anyone anything, the system showed the lives of others weren't worth much because of the time he served, and he was more important because he'd get out still young. This trucker will get a slap on the wrist. Families destroyed because one person wants it drive and use alcohol and or drugs and drive. He won't do serious time, and he'll be back on the road with his second chance to get more people.

[@holycowbatman9565]

At some point he may drive a motor vehicle again, but it won't be a commercial vehicle. DUI is nothing short of murder, with premeditation if someone loses their life! Driving is not a right, it's a privilege. No person convicted of DUI should ever be able to operate any motor vehicle again.

[@tinatang1945]

🙏🙏🙏 PRAYS. FOR. ALL

[@claramartin14]

Law enforcement is so important in this area

[@Starkesea]

Drive safe please please!!!!!

[@pulda015]

I'd wager more felonies are committed by tweaked out suburban commuters on the stretch between JBLM and Everett each day than all other felonies combined in this state.

[@RaFoster17]

Man…. Please drive safe everyone! This is horrible -

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

This is so sad! I feel like no matter what you say there will always be people driving irresponsibly, either on the phone, distracted or just driving aggressively. Please for the love of god practice safe driving and slow down!

[@thereallycool]

They've made that whole stretch of I5 completely dangerous even in the best of conditions.

[@gamesponge7176]

Not to mention each lane was never widened they made lanes smaller and cars just barely touch mirrors next to eachother. Semi trucks pass you and swerve so it takes one little yank of your car that the bumps throw you would cause a accident

[@gamesponge7176]

How many accidents on I-5 between tacoma and seattle does there have to be to start fixing that F***ed up freeway. Huge deep thick a** cracks and holes in the road.

[@mamapoch1915]

This is something that I feel very passionately about. Everyone is outraged when an impaired driver causes a horrific accident but those very same people will get behind the wheel of their two ton (or more) vehicle and drive aggressively. They'll speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, rage drive, talk on the phone or text, etc. Somehow not knowing that this type of driving kills more people than any other type. And it not only kills people, it causes catastrophic and life-altering injuries. Because of the way you drive, you can change someone's life in the blink of an eye.

[@jmechon23]

Semi trucks should only be allowed in hov or the very right lane

[@MrEvtmazda]

Look up the RCW, they are only allowed in the left 2 lanes when their is 3 or more lanes

[@ashwilliams3791]

This would be impossible to enforce in areas such as Seattle. There are many exit only and merging lanes, which would cause them to have to change lanes more frequently, disrupting traffic flow and increasing chances of accident. That's why they are frequently in the middle lane in large cities.

[@matthewwilson5019]

My co worker and I saw this as we drove by heading south bound

[@kobemaga2493]

So sad . R.I.P.

[@willdowns1745]

What a tragic situation. Wishing comfort for the families of the victims. And just a reminder, For the love of god DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! The Semi driver was arrested for DUI in connection with today’s crash

[@danstedak]

Doesn’t mean he was drinking. But whatever he took, he shouldn’t have been driving until it was out of his system. Prayers for the families.

[@marklogan3774]

In reality no one will drive safer period maybe even the witnesses a month from now will be back to speeding its human nature live and forget

[@DatS1ck_LML]

At the 4:34 mark there are 2 cars under that semi!? If you look 2 diff license and one with a temp tag looks like Cali on bottom and Oregon on top

[@NadineMiller1974]

How tragic,, prayers to all involved from citizens to all the First Responders. One reporter asked about the person(s) that was under the semi was the deceased, but it looks as though the person is still on the g rye mound near the vehicle in the median barrier.

[@bobshowup2501]

I drive a big rig and I don't know just what caused this wreck but the amount of cars that cut me off many times a day because they don't want to be behind or drive like morons to get around me it's no wonder more people aren't killed... I've even had cars pass me while on on ramps pulling on to a highway were half there car is in the grass at 50 to 60 mph in order to be first on the highway.. I would bet this crash is do to a car and wanting to be in front...

[@2000spqr]

Bob.. you are 100% correct! I had one vehicle emerge off the ramp and she did not want to be behind me so she sped up and she did this as I was going into the right lane with blinker on. She simply did not want to be behind me and she SPED UP TO BE IN FRONT! Yes she sounded off her horn and went into the left lane to pass me going even faster.... as she passed all she did was give me the middle finger and drove even faster...way ahead. But what I see how drivers cut off Semi-truck drivers and play "dodge" with them....it is insane!!!

[@claramartin14]

Prays go out this situation

[@SuzyEH]

Would like to know what the asshole sis that caused this. If he or she is alive can they be held accountable for the death? They should be. I do deliveries as a gig worker and it's f'ing scary out there. Worse offenders, young and women that think they are so smart and cool and people that drive things like BMW, Ranger Rovers, Mercedes and Tesla. Yes gig drivers do judge you by the car you drive and 99% of the time we're right.

[@SoCal780]

As a driver of tractor trailers for over 28 years now, I can tell you this is what happens when you tailgate a semi and cannot stop in time. I’m about 99% certain that the mangled car with Oregon plates under the semi trailer was the fatality. Keep a safe distance from semis. If you rear end one, this is what happens. If one rear ends you, you can easily be squished like a pancake. Neither scenario is good. It’s not worth it to make aggressive moves around trucks just because you can’t stand to be behind one for a few minutes. Please give us room, all that we really want is a safe clear distance in front of us so that we can stop if we need to. A loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. at max gross weight. Oversized permit loads can weigh even more. The heaviest SUV’s weigh about 5-6000 lbs. Who do you think is going to win this war of physics? Prayers to all of those affected by this accident.

[@LancerXDS]

Been in Washington for 4 years now. Have to say i5 is the worst highway I ever been on

[@ArtworksbyNet]

101 and 280 are much worse than I-5. Northern California drivers are more reckless and aggressive than Greater Seattle area drivers. I lived in Northern California for 20 years and I always get anxious when I drive.

[@timd3895]

Nah 405 Renton to Bellevue is much worse. Imagine i5 but squished into 3 lanes with curves, hills, no shoulder.

[@willdowns1745]

I-90 eastbound going through the Mount Baker tunnel. Way too many people with their headlights off in there

[@fhamilton6788]

Than you haven't lived very many places because it's not that bad. Olympia is bad. Bellevue is bad. National city had a horrible exit. In fact there was lots of places in California that were way worse than here. Texas has bad exits so does ID and Oregon just to name a few.

[@willdowns1745]

Ohio’s got some bad ones too

[@EpicJonC]

When i passed by they were removing cones and stuff around 2pm

[@merillalexbivens807]

If you’re really concerned about our safety, then KEEP SIMI TRUCKS in the RIGHT LANE!

[@rangerider51]

Heard on the news one of the truck driver was arrested for DUI.

[@johnrambo1349]

Car vs semi, car never wins. Don't try to beat a semi or cut in front of one. You won't live to tell about it.

[@stephenelder4599]

Certain people don't care about your life or thiers.

[@FantomDeck]

Laughs in Liberalism

[@justonejlking]

Hopefully the driver that caused is gone

[@chd1694]

This happens on a daily basis. The Tacoma community 🤷 won't do anything about it. Best is to leave and never raise your families here ever. If your a businessman I would absolutely never relocate here or Seattle.

[@monicadeana4586]

Driving under the influence?

[@locdogwitd9]

Holy hell that car to the left is destroyed.

[@stylze5767]

I was wondering why it wad so backed up on the way to work. I was barely able to take my exit before it was a stand still traffic

[@s1988teve]

I was hoping the intelligent trooper would arrest the interviewer for asking such moronic questions.

[@debbieannsmith8962]

That's sad...😔😔😔

[@bigsur1355]

I’m not defending trucks but a lot of people don’t respect or give a little room to trucks and this is the consequence. Be careful out there, it takes seconds to be safe but a lifetime in a wheelchair or worse yet a coffin.

[@jessejameshollywood2161]

Imagine seeing this while it happened , those cars are an abomination of metal horrific

[@audleybarnett934]

RIP T All Familys an friends 👍💯 Love

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

remember folks, keep diapers in your car in case you get stuck in an immovable traffic jam and have to take a giant steaming 💩💩💩💩

[@MyAb111]

Those western Washington freeways are the worst.

[@kevindunlap5525]

Oh thank you SO much Highway Patrol/State Police for doing the thankless and heroic work of preventi......oh....wait

[@johnnygregorio7200]

R.I.P.

[@trump24trump]

Jeremy dewitte is working as a trooper now !

[@GS-zc4sk]

Pull over, PULL OVER 👉

[@trump24trump]

@@GS-zc4sk you better figure it out real quick !

[@--sly--]

Tacoma roads are the worst. How long have they been doing constructions? It feels like 20 years and they still didn't finish it.

[@jackielee5815]

That is mess up.i hope any one be ok .one person die that is very sad.rest in peace.the family plan on furneral home and buried love one.

[@pjt-kl7mb]

Cell phones the cause of 90%of accidents im driving on streets and freeway everyday and saw people always on the phone texting or face time talking,specially truck drivers and regular drivers too ,some people texting and driving slow on express lines stopping the traffic. It would be hard to stop that, but the solution is revoque drivers license for life on people using cell phones.