Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting

Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting | Washington State Patrol, Washington Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting | Washington State Patrol, Washington
Washington State Patrol, Washington
Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting | Washington State Patrol, Washington
Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting | Washington State Patrol, Washington
Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting

Washington State Patrol, Washington

End of Watch Friday, December 19, 2025

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Tara-Marysa Guting

Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was struck and killed while investigating the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Route 509 south of the Port of Tacoma.

Before 7:30 p.m., Trooper Guting was standing outside of her patrol car on the southbound lanes of State Route 509 near milepost 2 when a vehicle hit her. Despite bystanders performing life-saving measures, she succumbed to her injuries.

The driver stayed at the scene and has not been cited.

Trooper Guting was an Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Washington State Patrol for more than 1 year, assigned to District 1. She is survived by her husband

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 1 year, 2 months
  • Badge 720
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

accident scene

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Rest in Peace Trooper Guting. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

February 17, 2026

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