News: Teen hospitalized after train-vs-vehicle crash in Tacoma

TACOMA, WA – An 18-year-old driver was hospitalized with serious injuries following a train-vs-vehicle crash Monday night.

According to the Tacoma Police Department, officers and fire crews were at the scene within the 1700 block of Marine View Drive by 8:50 a.m.

Traffic advisory! Police and Fire are on scene of a train vs vehicle serious injury collision in the 1700 block of Marine View Drive. Marine View Drive is shut down both directions between Taylor Way and Norpoint Way. Please use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/KwypNRDrnc

— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) January 12, 2021

This portion of Marine View Dr. was shut down until about 12:27 a.m., when the roadway was reopened after an investigation by the department’s collision team. Police also confirmed the victim was in serious, but stable, condition.

Marine View Drive is back open. The 18-year-old driver and sole occupant of the vehicle is in serious but stable condition. Thank you for your patience.

— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) January 12, 2021

No information regarding what may have led up to the crash has been made available at this time.

Train-vs-vehicle accidents can be extremely dangerous due to the train’s massive size and inability to slow down quickly. All it can take is an inoperative crossing sign or an inattentive engineer to cause devastating collisions. Have you or a loved one been affected by such an accident? If so, an experienced Tacoma car accident lawyer at Dubin Law Group can fight on your behalf to secure the financial compensation you deserve. Call us today at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-2″] or respond in our online chat to request a free case evaluation.

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