PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Two people were injured last Friday night due to a collision on State Route 162 near southeast Puyallup, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The accident happened at the intersection with 128th Street East, in the McMillin area. It was first reported by Trooper Robert Reyer at 9:40 p.m.
Little information has been made available, but two passenger cars were involved, and two people were transported to area hospitals with unspecified injuries.
Washington State Department of Transportation – Tacoma crew members joined WSP troopers at the scene, prompting a closure of SR-162 in both directions.
🚨 2Car #collision on SR-162 at 128th St E
Troopers and @wsdot_tacoma at the scene. Two people transported to local hospitals
🚧 SR-162 is currently blocked in both directions #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/ghzClWhVB3
— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio) May 27, 2023
By 1:07 a.m., more than three hours after the initial report, crews had cleared the scene and all lanes were reported reopened.
#UPDATE – All lanes are back open! Have a safe Memorial Day weekend!
— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio) May 27, 2023
No major injuries were immediately reported.
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