Major collision closes Meridian in both directions in South Hill News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. 2 hrs ago Craig Sailor, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) Apr. 6—A collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck has shut down South Meridian through South Hill in both directions Tuesday afternoon. The wreck is between 39th Avenue SW and 43rd Avenue SW, Puyallup police said. It occurred around 1:15 p.m. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Puyallup Police Capt. Dan Pashon. The resulting investigation will impact the evening commute. The man driving the truck was not injured. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors, Pashon said.