TACOMA, Wash. — All eastbound lanes on State Route 16 in Tacoma were closed Thursday after a fatal motorcycle accident. Washington State Trooper T Bartolac said the roadway was expected to be closed for about an hour.
The road was clear by 6:40 p.m.
SR 16 is NOW OPEN. Please drive safely. Heavy traffic both S/N I-5.
— Trooper Johnna Batiste (@wspd1pio) August 12, 2016
>> See photo here.
The crash involved a motorcycle and a box truck. The motorcyclist is dead. A tow truck is working to clear the scene.
Traffic is being diverted through Union Avenue. The Washington State Department of Transportation says eastbound drivers should use alternate routes.
WSDOT is advising westbound drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
The medical examiner is expected to arrive at the crash scene shortly.
Tacoma: Backup continues due to all EB SR 16 lanes blocked. Traffic diverted at Union. Use alt routes. pic.twitter.com/jgvvSWpcoU
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) August 12, 2016
Tow on scene along with Medical Examiner. Roadway should be opened up less than 30mins.
— Trooper Johnna Batiste (@wspd1pio) August 12, 2016
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