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Heard on: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South · 1/19/2026 05:19 PM
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Information only for a suspected car struck with vehicle East 72nd Street and Portland Avenue East, last seen northbound.
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The 2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback hazards on occupied by black male (number withheld) to (number withheld) , wearing red, texting and driving.
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Possible hit-and-run near East 72nd and Portland

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received information about a possible vehicle collision near East 72nd Street and Portland Avenue East in Tacoma. A dark-colored hatchback, possibly a Toyota Yaris, was reportedly seen leaving the area with hazard lights on. The driver appeared to be a man in his mid-20s who may have been using a phone while driving. The incident has not been confirmed as a hit-and-run.

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E 72nd St & Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404
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