Fleeing Driver Triggers Multi-Car Crash and Fire After Twice Evading Police, Injuring Children and Deputy

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Tacoma, Georgia
Pacific Avenue S. near Steel Street S. and SR 512
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Pursuit

Summary

Hit And Run Tacoma Georgia in Tacoma, Georgia: A 22-year-old driver fled a Pierce County sheriff's deputy attempting a traffic stop near the Alta Apartments off Steel Street S. in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday afternoon. The driver evaded police twice, and at approximately 5:29 p.m. the fleeing vehicle collided with another car carrying four occupants, including two children, with a third vehicle also caught up in the wreck. One of the cars caught fire, and a firearm was visible inside the suspect's vehicle. Four occupants of the struck vehicle, including two children, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and one Pierce County deputy was also hospitalized.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
22-year-old male driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Fleeing Driver Triggers Multi-Car Crash and Fire After Twice Evading Police, Injuring Children and Deputy

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