Multiple overnight crashes leave 2 dead, 3 arrested for DUI in Tacoma

Three separate DUI-suspected car crashes in the Tacoma area on Saturday night resulted in two fatalities, three hospitalizations and three arrests.

The first crash was reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) at 2:16 a.m. on State Route (SR) 512 near Canyon Road East heading westbound.

According to Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper John Dattilo, the route was closed for an investigation after two people lost their lives.

Trooper Dattilo shared the circumstances of the crash, saying, “This collision occurred due to a wrong-way driver striking another vehicle head-on. The two deceased victims are both from the victim vehicle. The causing driver is in custody

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