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2 people critically injured after car crashes into utility pole, tree on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma

Sep 9, 2026, 2:25 PM

Schuster Parkway crash...

A car crashed into a tree on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma. (Photo courtesy of Tacoma Fire)

(Photo courtesy of Tacoma Fire)

Two people were critically injured after a car crashed on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma.

The car hit a utility pole and a tree, Tacoma Fire reported around 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Responders extracted the patients from the car and transported them to nearby hospitals.

Southbound Schuster Parkway is shut down while Tacoma police investigate.

Northbound traffic is slow, Tacoma Fire stated.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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