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Tacoma Man Suspected of Vehicular Assault in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on SR 167

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Published on January 13, 2025
Tacoma Man Suspected of Vehicular Assault in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on SR 167Source: Washington State Department of Transportation

Last Sunday, 22-year-old Jose F. Zacarias Sebastian of Tacoma drove the wrong way on State Route 167, colliding head-on with another vehicle in the HOV lane near South 277th Street. Both vehicles caught fire, causing a major road closure for over three hours, according to KIRO 7.

The incident occurred around 3 a.m. and involved a sideswipe collision with another vehicle. Authorities are considering charges of vehicular assault against Sebastian, and if impairment is confirmed, additional DUI charges may be added, as stated by KOMO News.

A 22-year-old driver from Tacoma caused a crash on State Route 167, first sideswiping a 59-year-old's car before hitting a 33-year-old's vehicle head-on. Both cars caught fire, injuring the 33-year-old and seriously injuring the 59-year-old. The driver, Sebastian, was taken to Harborview Medical Center and now faces legal consequences. The crash led to a major investigation and cleanup on the highway, as reported by The News Tribune.