Travis Horton Killed after Motorcycle Accident on State Route 16 [Tacoma, WA]
Motorcycle-Vehicle Collision near Interstate 5 Resulted Left One Dead
TACOMA, WA (September 8, 2023) – Early Wednesday evening, Travis Horton lost his life in a motorcycle accident.
The incident happened on August 16th, just before 5:45 p.m., near westbound State Route 16 and southbound Interstate 5.
According to reports, Horton was riding his motorcycle in the area around the State Route 16 ramp from Interstate 5 when he collided with a Mercedes sedan and a Ford pickup. The impact of the collision caused Horton to be ejected from his motorcycle over the barrier onto South Tacoma Way below.
The riderless motorcycle continued along Interstate 5 and hit a third vehicle.
Officials later pronounced 31-year-old Travis Horton, of Olalla, dead, due to the extent of his condition. It is currently unknown whether any other people sustained injuries as a result of the motorcycle accident.
Following the collision, crews shut down areas surrounding the ramp and South Tacoma Way. There, they performed cleanup and preliminary duties.
Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Travis Horton. May the memories of your loved ones give you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
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