Three-vehicle crash after tow truck tailgated, Spokane Valley WA

Three-vehicle crash after tow truck tailgated

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Reported: 08/19/2025 04:07 PM (PDT)

S Thierman Rd & E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212

Radio traffic describing a three-vehicle crash at East 8th Avenue and South Thierman Road. A tow truck with a temporary tag was reported speeding and tailgating another vehicle, which led to the collision. The crash may have caused injuries and there are fluids leaking from the vehicles.

Audio|Source: Spokane County Sheriff and Fire, Spokane City Police / Fire - Digital

01:51

Transcript:
Vehicle Blocking Unknown Injury Act, 8th and Cair. MVA[1], Bravo, Valley Engine 1, East 8th Avenue and South Searman Road, Channel Valley Primary, MVA. Fire 4. Car on the Maple Bridge. Fix the place Valley Engine 1. The temporary tag was speeding and tailgating almost right the complainer off the road, 16-09[2]. NVA-N-V-A-Bravo, Valley Engine 6. East 8 Avenue and South Thierman Road, Channel Valley Primary. This is actually going to be closer to 8th and Eastern. It's going to be a three-vehicle accident, unknown injury. There are fluids leaking. AMR 290 is responding. Unknown, sorry.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident

[2]

16-09: Traffic Complaint (implied code)

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S Thierman Rd & E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212

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