Tacoma, WA (April 28, 2026) – Three people were seriously hurt in a two-car crash on Saturday night, April 25, in the area of South 38th Street and Asotin Street, just east of Interstate 5. Emergency units responded to the scene at around 8 p.m.
All three people were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries. A later update confirmed one person was in life-threatening condition, another was in critical condition, and the third was in stable condition.
During the investigation, South 38th Street was closed between Alaska Street and Cushman Street. No further details about those involved have been released. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they are provided.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they continue to recover.
How Are Serious Two-Car Crashes Typically Handled in Tacoma?
When a two-car crash results in serious injuries, the response in Tacoma usually involves closing nearby streets to allow emergency crews to work safely and gather evidence without interference from passing traffic. Road closures in residential and commercial areas can affect several surrounding blocks, particularly when the crash occurs near a major route like Interstate 5. The extent of the closure often depends on how much of the roadway needs to be examined.
Injury severity is assessed at the scene and can change after victims reach the hospital, which is why initial reports sometimes differ from updates released later. Crashes producing a mix of life-threatening, critical, and stable conditions among victims reflect the unpredictable nature of high-impact collisions. Medical teams at receiving hospitals work quickly to stabilize those in the most serious condition first.
