A tragic motor vehicle collision in Pierce County early this morning has resulted in the death of one driver and left several others injured, as reported by local authorities. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department issued a Facebook statement, stating the incident involved a gold sedan that was seen speeding and overtaking a school bus on 122nd Ave. E. before the collision occurred.
According to witnesses at the scene, the vehicle in question was driving at a high rate of speed the incident, which took place at 7:22 a.m. The area affected by this fatal event stretches from 160th St. E to 176th St. E. on 122nd Ave. E, which is expected to remain closed for an extended duration of time as traffic investigators conduct their assessment of the situation, meanwhile, the authorities have advised motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
The aftermath of the collision saw the involved drivers being rushed to local hospitals, with the exception of the fatal casualty. The Sheriff's Department has not yet released any further details regarding the identities of the victims or the precise circumstances that led to the collision.
