Driver flees after crash of gray Mustang, Tacoma WA


Callers report a gray Chevy Mustang crashed at 57th and S Oakes. The driver ran south on foot. The vehicle appeared badly damaged. A suspect was described wearing a black cap and red shorts. Callers also mentioned a possible nearby incident and an expired vehicle registration.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
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Transcript:
Information for Union 297. Callers advise that two minutes ago at 57th and S Oakes a gray Chevy Mustang crashed in the intersection and the driver ran southbound. I do not have a full vehicle description yet. Callers said the vehicle looked badly damaged. Union 297 also advised there may be a separate incident at 56th and Alaska that was not yet reported. The male was described in the recording as '5-980 pounds' (unclear), wearing a black baseball cap and red shorts, running southbound. The caller noted an expired registration on a 2010 Ford Mustang and mentioned possible arrests for driving offenses.
Information for Union 297. Callers advise that two minutes ago at 57th and S Oakes a gray Chevy Mustang crashed in the intersection and the driver ran southbound. I do not have a full vehicle description yet. Callers said the vehicle looked badly damaged. Union 297 also advised there may be a separate incident at 56th and Alaska that was not yet reported. The male was described in the recording as '5-980 pounds' (unclear), wearing a black baseball cap and red shorts, running southbound. The caller noted an expired registration on a 2010 Ford Mustang and mentioned possible arrests for driving offenses.
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Location mentioned:
S Oakes St, Tacoma, WA 98409
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