Public Safety

Tacoma Vehicle Speeding Incident Reported

Friday, August 14, 2026

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On August 7 at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Pierce County deputy observed a vehicle traveling over 80 mph with its lights disabled on a Tacoma roadway.

The incident was reported in the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Blotter for August 14, 2026. The blotter does not specify the exact location or whether the driver was stopped or issued a citation.

Residents should be aware that driving with disabled lights and excessive speed poses safety risks to all road users, according to standard traffic safety protocols.

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/08/07/lights-out-game-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lights-out-game-over

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A Pierce County deputy observed a vehicle traveling over 80 mph on a Tacoma roadwayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The observation occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m.“Just before 1:00 a.m. on August 7, a Pierce County deputy spotted a vehicle traveling well over 80 mph with its lights blacked out on 224th St. E in Spanaway.”
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The incident was reported in the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Blotter for August 14, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The blotter does not specify the exact locationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The blotter does not specify whether the driver was stoppedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The blotter does not specify whether the driver was issued a citationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Driving with disabled lights and excessive speed poses safety risks to all road users“Dangerous driving at these speeds puts everyone at risk.”