Trooper killed in crash on SR 509 in Tacoma, WA

TACOMA, Wash. - A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed in a serious crash along State Route 509 in Tacoma overnight.

It happened at around 7:40 p.m. Friday on westbound SR 509 near the Port of Tacoma.

Washington State Patrol confirmed that Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed in the line of duty while assisting motorists involved in a separate crash.

The 29-year-old trooper was outside of her vehicle assisting those involved in a crash site when she was struck by another driver along the stretch of highway, according to a Saturday statement from WSP. 

SR 509 was completely closed for hours near I-705 on Friday night as law enforcement conducted an investigation into the deadly incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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