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Tacoma Police Seeking Vehicle of Interest in Fatal Collision Involving Washington State Patrol Trooper on SR-509

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~ Tacoma Police Department Seeks Public's Help in Fatal Collision Investigation

The Tacoma Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle of interest involved in a fatal collision that occurred on Friday evening. According to the department, the incident took place on State Route 509 and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.

On Friday, December 19, 2025, at approximately 7:23 p.m., a Washington State Patrol trooper was struck by a vehicle while investigating an unrelated collision on the on-ramp to southbound SR-509 from Port of Tacoma Road. The initial impact caused the trooper to be thrown into the right travel lane of southbound SR-509, where they were incapacitated and lying motionless in the roadway.

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Shortly after, a second vehicle, described as a dark-colored pickup truck, also struck the trooper in the right lane before continuing southbound on SR-509. The Tacoma Police Department has released photos of the actual vehicle involved in hopes that someone may recognize it.

The vehicle of interest is believed to be either a Chevrolet Avalanche (four-door) or a Cadillac Escalade EXT-style pickup (four-door). It may have tinted windows, chrome door handles, and chrome running boards. However, no license plate information is currently available.

Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or may have seen the vehicle of interest around 7:20-7:30 p.m. on southbound SR-509 near Port of Tacoma Road to contact investigators immediately. Tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to come forward. The Tacoma Police Department assures that all tips will be kept confidential.

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