Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Pirnie Road East [Spanaway, WA]

Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Pirnie Road East near Highway 7

 
SPANAWAY, WA (January 6, 2020) – A man died in a pedestrian crash on Pirnie Road East, Monday evening.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident happened at about 6:00 PM. An elderly driver was heading north on Highway 7 when the vehicle struck a man walking along Pirnie Road East.
 
Emergency responders pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Authorities withheld the identity of the 45-year-old victim, pending notification of next of kin. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained and cooperated with investigators.
 
Investigators ruled out impairment and negligence as factors in the fatal crash. Authorities will release additional information once it becomes available.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.

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