CRIME BLOTTER

Driver killed, another injured after car plows into Tacoma home

Apr 11, 2025, 4:29 PM

tacoma high school stabbing...

Tacoma Police Department insignia on a police vehicle. (Photo courtesy of the Tacoma Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Tacoma Police Department)

Tacoma police are investigating a two-car crash that ended with one vehicle slamming into a home, killing one driver and sending the other to the hospital.

The crash happened just after 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of South Alaska Street and South 38th Street.

More details in deadly Tacoma crash

Police said a car was sitting at a red light when it was rear-ended by another vehicle, sending the first car crashing into a home.

“One individual passed away,” Tacoma police spokesperson Shelbie Boyd said. “The individual in the other vehicle was transported to the hospital. Their condition is not known. Fortunately, no one in the house was injured.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to call the Tacoma Police Department or 911.

Follow James Lynch on X. Read more of his stories here. Submit news tips here.

Crime Blotter

Parkland bar shooting...

James Lynch

Dozens flee as shots fired out outside Parkland bar

Pierce County deputies are asking for the public’s help after a chaotic early morning shooting outside a packed Parkland bar.

1 hour ago

Seattle Montana family killed...

Associated Press

Former Seattle man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner in Montana, family says

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former Seattle man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home outside Billings, Montana, weeks after his parents asked him to move out, a family member told The Associated Press.

17 hours ago

WA governor threat kill charge...

James Lynch

Man charged with threatening to kill WA governor after laying out detailed plan

A 34-year-old man with a history of violent offenses has been charged in King County with threatening to kill Washington Governor Robert Ferguson.

23 hours ago

bridgeport stabbing...

Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News

Man stabbed at Bridgeport Quik E Mart, four suspects arrested

Douglas County deputies were sent to a Bridgeport Quik E Mart last Monday, Aug. 17, after reports of a stabbing.

24 hours ago

lakewood 2-month-old son prison...

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Lakewood man sentenced to 34 years in prison for death of 2-month-old son

A Lakewood man was sentenced to 34 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his two-month-old son.

1 day ago

renton child sexual abuse...

MyNorthwest Staff

Former Renton resident gets 15 years for sexual abuse of 4-year-old, production of abuse images

A former Renton resident was sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes related to his abuse of a four-year-old and producing of images of child sexual abuse.

2 days ago

Driver killed, another injured after car plows into Tacoma home