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Vehicle crash blocks road near 74th Street in Tacoma, Tacoma WA

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Reported: 12/12/2025 09:46 AM

S 74th St, Tacoma, WA

A vehicle crashed near 74th Street and I-5 in Tacoma, crossing a fence and blocking the road. The driver was initially unresponsive but later alert though dazed. A chain link fence and a light pole were knocked down, causing road blockage that required state patrol and department of transportation response.

Audio|Heard on: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South

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01:45

Transcript:

00:00

I've got a fresh accident here.

00:02

I-5 north of 74th.

00:05

And it looks like he came off of I-5 because he's got a fence truck across the road.

00:13

Do you need another unit for traffic control?

00:16

Yeah, and it's a prior priority.

00:18

Driver's keel over in the front seat.

00:20

Frank (number withheld) and TNB.

00:23

Just for them.

00:24

Next 3-2-3, I'm out with them.

00:25

Next 3-23 arriving, 947.

00:28

3.43, I need a unit to 7-4 and TV to shut down north on traffic.

00:36

He's got a chain link fence to drive across the road.

00:38

Cars are trying to drive over it.

00:42

Oh, I just saw this.

00:44

Out on my flag, there's a light hole down as well.

00:47

So it's definitely going to be WSP's.

00:50

I just turned state dispatch it on their channel as well.

00:52

I'll update.

00:53

Bring 2.22 if he can block northbound at 74th.

01:00

Copy. 948.

01:06

X-ray 2.3.3.

01:08

X-ray 233.

01:11

If you have to let WSDOT know, the light pole is down,

01:16

blocking the lane to travel.

01:18

Exit for 74.

01:22

Thanks, sir, two-fitter and I see.

01:28

We haven't the driver alert and cautious.

01:30

Now,

01:31

still somewhat out of it, but he can talk.

01:37

Proceeds. I'll have fire.

01:39

Continue priority.

01:42

At the plate, Charles (number withheld) X-like X-ray.

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S 74th St, Tacoma, WA

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