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Speeding Rider Hospitalized After SR-507 Pile-up
25 Jul
Summary
- Motorcycle speeding led to rear-ending a Camaro.
- The initial crash caused a chain reaction involving another car.
- Motorcyclist sustained injuries and was taken to Tacoma General Hospital.
A collision occurred on State Route 507 near McKenna on Friday evening, involving a motorcycle and two cars. The incident happened around 5:12 p.m. as all three vehicles were traveling northbound on SR-507 near 336th Street. The motorcycle driver was reportedly speeding and collided with the rear of a Chevrolet Camaro. This impact caused the Camaro to then rear-end a Hyundai Sonata that was driving ahead of it. All three vehicles came to rest and completely blocked the roadway. Traffic was disrupted for approximately 51 minutes while the scene was cleared. The motorcyclist sustained injuries and was transported to Tacoma General Hospital for treatment. Authorities also issued the motorcyclist a citation for speeding.
