One person dead after driving off overpass in Tacoma (opens original article in a new tab)

A person died after a pickup truck drove off an overpass in Tacoma, leading to a fire and explosions. The incident is under investigation, and the overpass remains open with temporary repairs planned.

• One person died in a fatal crash when a pickup truck drove off an overpass near SR 509.
• Firefighters responded to a car fire and explosions under the overpass, containing the fire quickly.
• The city plans to install bolted guardrails temporarily and develop a permanent restoration plan for the overpass.