Excessive speed main factor in I-5 crash in Tacoma, troopers say

TACOMA, Wash. — Two drivers were taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a crash in Tacoma.

The crash happened on the northbound lanes of I-5 at Bay Street.

Investigators said three cars were involved in the crash.

One driver had serious injuries and the other driver had minor injuries. Both were taken to a local hospital

Washington State Patrol trooper Robert Reyer said excessive speed was the main contributing factor in the crash.

After being blocked for several hours, the road reopened.