16-year-old killed after vehicle veers off embankment

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Gig Harbor, Washington
5600 block of 98th Avenue Northwest
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Gig Harbor Washington in Gig Harbor, Washington: A 16‐year‐old boy was killed when his vehicle veered off an embankment in the 5600 block of 98th Avenue Northwest near Kopachuck Middle School. The crash occurred Wednesday evening around 7:30 p.m., and the victim did not survive his injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Unnamed passenger At-fault party

Original reporting

16-year-old killed after vehicle veers off embankment | Tacoma News Tribune

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