TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police made a Twitter post around 1 p.m. on Saturday saying that patrol officers had closed down Puyallup Avenue between McKinley Avenue and East “K” Street after a motorcycle hit a city bus.
An adult man was weaving through traffic while traveling eastbound on Puyallup Avenue on his motorcycle according to police.
When a city bus tried to turn eastbound on G Street, the motorcycle crashed into it while running a red light.
The motorcycle rider was severely hurt and needed surgery due to serious lower-body injuries.
Traffic Alert: Patrol Officers have Puyallup Avenue between McKinley Avenue and East "K" Street blocked while they investigate a serious-injury collision. Alternate routes advised. An update will be provided as more information becomes available.
— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) September 9, 2023
The roadways were opened back up around 5 p.m.
Update: Puyallup Avenue is now open for routine traffic in both directions.
— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) September 10, 2023
Tacoma Police have not yet released the name of the motorcycle rider.
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