Authorities identified 28-year-old Tavita Siliga, of Puyallup, as the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle accident on May 27 in Tacoma.
The fatal car crash took place near the 700 block of East 32nd Street. According to the investigation reports, Siliga was driving an SUV when he went over the center line and crashed into a Route 42 Pierce Transit bus. Siliga suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the officials.
He died of multiple blunt-force injuries, authorities said. According to Pierce Transit, there was no one inside the bus at the time of the collision except the driver, who received only minor injuries. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash. No further details were provided.
An investigation is continuing.
June 2, 2022
Source: The News Tribune