James Grandberry dies in fatal Tacoma Washington pedestrian crash

James Grandberry dies in fatal Tacoma Washington pedestrian crash

Fatal Tacoma Washington pedestrian crash death of James Grandberry – Obituary

James Grandberry, age 19, was struck and killed by four vehicles on Interstate 705 near South 11th Street in Tacoma on May 27, 2025. According to the Washington State Patrol, Grandberry was walking in one of the highway lanes around 11:27 p.m. when multiple cars hit him. Despite efforts by some drivers to stop, Grandberry was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the official cause and manner of death, as the investigation continues.

Authorities indicated that drugs or alcohol may have been involved in the incident. Four drivers, aged between 18 and 56 and from Tacoma, Puyallup, and Federal Way, were all unharmed in the crash. The full circumstances surrounding the tragic event remain under review.