Teen dies after being hit by four cars on I-705 in Tacoma, WA
TACOMA, Wash. - A teenager died after being struck by four vehicles on I-705 in Tacoma late Tuesday night, authorities said.
What we know:
According to the WSP, the crash happened in the southbound lanes of Interstate 705, just south of 11th Street, at around 11:27 p.m.
Investigators said the teenager, identified as 19-year-old James Jordyn Grandberry of Tacoma, was walking southbound in lane one of two on I-705. Four vehicles, all traveling in the same lane, struck him.
Authorities said the first vehicle pulled into a parking lot near South Union Avenue and South 23rd Street. The second vehicle came to a stop at the gore point between I-705 and SR-509. The third and fourth vehicles came to a rest at the gore point between I-705 and South 13th Street.
The roadway was blocked for approximately four hours and 21 minutes.
What you can do:
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of James Jordyn Grandberry during this difficult time. Family members describe James as "a beautiful soul whose light touched everyone around him."
What they're saying:
"James was a quiet and caring spirit, a goofy boy whose laughter and kindness brought joy wherever he went," the GoFundMe reads in part. "As he stood on the brink of adulthood, he dreamed of success and a bright future, yet the weight of those dreams sometimes felt heavy on his gentle heart. While the pressures of life may have felt overwhelming, let us remember him for the love he shared and the warmth he brought into our lives."
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Washington State Patrol.
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