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Yakima Ave reopens in south Tacoma following deadly crash investigation

The roadway reopened shortly before 2 p.m.
Credit: Tacoma Fire Department
A fatal crash closed Yakima Avenue at 88th Street South in Tacoma on the morning of Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) reopened Yakima Avenue in the southern part of the city following a fatal two-vehicle crash investigation.

A 64-year-old woman driving south on Yakima Avenue when she had a medical emergency, according to TPD. The woman crossed over the center lane and hit a 34-year-old female driver traveling the opposite direction head-on. 

The 64-year-old driver was taken to the hospital but later died from her injuries. The 34-year-old driver had minor injuries and did not require medical attention. 

TPD announced the roadway had reopened just before 2 p.m. Tuesday after being closed for several hours.

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