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WSP asking for help finding truck involved in Lakewood crash where tire flew through windshield

Lakewood fatal crash truck
Lakewood fatal crash truck WSP believes this truck may have been involved in Thursday's fatal crash along I-5 in Lakewood.

LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Washington State Patrol is asking for the public’s help finding a second vehicle involved in an incident where two people were killed on I-5 in Lakewood.

The crash happened early Thursday morning, when a rogue tire flew through the windshield of a commuter van with eight people inside. The group was commuting from Shelton to the Enumclaw area for work.

Now, investigators believe a “white, newer model Ford heavy duty pickup towing a car hauler trailer” may have been to blame. That’s based on witnesses who say they saw the wheel come off the rear axle of a trailer being towed by the truck.

According to WSP, “the truck has a color matched front bumper, chrome grille, LED headlights, and has a DOT number posted on the side.” It’s believed to be a Lariat trim level or higher.

Anyone with information should contact Trooper Cody Fath via email at cody.fath@wsp.wa.gov or by phone at (360) 764-0922.


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