TACOMA, Wash. — Washington State Patrol has confirmed to KIRO 7 that a trooper was involved in a “critical incident” on SR 509 Friday night.
Minimal information has been made available at this time.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported a crash in the same area around 7:36 p.m. near Port of Tacoma Road and I-705.
It’s unclear how the trooper was involved.
WSP has not specified how many people were injured and to what extent.
The roadway will be closed until further notice.
Updated: Collision on SR 509 both directions at MP 2 near Port Of Tacoma Rd beginning at 7:55 pm on Dec. 19, 2025 until further notice. The roadway is closed.
— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) December 20, 2025
This is a developing story.
KIRO 7 will have updates as they become available.
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