News: Hit-and-run driver sought after injury crash on I-5 SB near downtown Tacoma

TACOMA, WA — A 63-year-old man was seriously injured Friday, November 11, in a hit-and-run collision on Interstate 5 in Tacoma’a McKinley area, according to KOMO News.

The incident occurred on the southbound lanes approaching Exit 133 to I-705, near McKinley Park, at about 12:00 p.m.

An early investigation indicates the victim was behind the wheel of a Dodge Caravan heading southbound near the exit. At one point, another southbound driver in an unknown vehicle changed one lane over from the center lane to the right lane. A driver in a Subaru Outback, who was traveling in the right lane at the time, veered to the far-right lane to avoid a crash but ultimately collided with the back of the victim’s Dodge. As a result, the Dodge was sent into the back of an Acura MDX SUV, which then rear-ended a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Officials said the driver of the causing vehicle continued without stopping and was last seen taking the exit to I-705 northbound.

As a result of the multi-vehicle crash, the victim suffered serious injuries. No updates on his condition have been disclosed.

At this time, no details on the hit-and-run vehicle have been released. The Washington State Patrol urges anyone with information to call Detective Tessa Schahfer at (253) 538-3172.

Have you or someone you love been injured in a recent crash due to the recklessness of another person in the Seattle area? Your family may be owed significant compensation for the personal and financial hardships suffered. The Seattle car accident attorneys at Dubin Law Group are personally invested in helping families like yours claim the money they deserve. Connect with us at 206-462-4428 or online to schedule a free consultation.

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