A car was, for an unknown reason, stopped perpendicularly on southbound I-5 when it was struck by another vehicle early Saturday morning.
Tacoma, WA – A Texas man died in a hit-and-run collision that happened early Saturday morning on Interstate 5 in Tacoma, the Washington State Patrol said.
The wreck occurred in the southbound lanes of I-5 near the State Route 16 interchange.
Authorities said a car was, for an unknown reason, stopped in two lanes of southbound I-5, facing perpendicular when it was struck by another vehicle traveling down I-5.
The driver of the car that was stopped, only identified as a 39-year-old man from Temple, Texas, died in the crash.
The driver of the other car is believed to have been injured in the crash. That vehicle was totaled in the collision, and the driver fled the scene.
Authorities are collecting information to help establish what transpired leading to the accident.
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The law requires drivers involved in traffic collisions to stop and provide information to other parties involved. If someone is injured, drivers are also required to provide reasonable assistance, such as calling for emergency medical services.
If a driver fails to stop and remain at the scene after a traffic collision, they may be charged for hit-and-run.
The victims of a hit-and-run accident may get compensation for their damages. If the hit-and-run suspect is identified and arrested, the victim may pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the suspect. If the driver is not identified, the victim may file a claim with the state's Victim Compensation Program.
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