GRAHAM, Wash. — Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a semi-truck in Pierce County Tuesday.
The crash occurred in the 24300 block of Meridian E on State Route 161 in Graham around 3 p.m.
Officials with the Washington State Patrol said the semi-truck was traveling north on SR161 and collided with a car that was traveling south and was attempting to make a left turn.
The driver of the semi-truck had only minor injuries.
Both occupants of the car were killed, officials said.
Investigators closed both lanes of SR 161 for five hours.
Just after 9:30 p.m., the roadway was reopened.
Just arrived on scene of sadly what is now a double fatality at SR161 and 244th in Graham. Car vs semi, both fatalities are from the passenger vehicle. More to come as we process this scene. pic.twitter.com/IlwMvYh3m6
— Trooper Johnna Batiste (@wspd1pio) June 25, 2019
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