2 people killed in crash at Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll booth
TACOMA, Wash. - Two people have died in a crash near the tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, according to Washington State Patrol.
The crash occurred around 2 p.m. near Toll Plaza. The right three cash/credit lanes are closed until further notice.
According to Washington State Patrol, two vehicles were approaching the toll plaza coming eastbound. The driver of one vehicle crossed two lanes over, hitting a second vehicle.
The second vehicle shot forward and hit a toll booth. A 30-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, both from Bremerton, were killed as a result.
No toll booth workers were injured in the collision.
The driver of the causing vehicle was taken to Tacoma General Hospital. The driver and her passenger were in their 60s.
WSP says it does not appear that drugs or alcohol were involved.
It's unclear if the causing vehicle was speeding or how exactly they hit the other car to send it into the booth.
The investigation is ongoing.