Female Driver Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on Pacific Avenue [Pierce County, WA]

Female Driver Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on Pacific Avenue [Pierce County, WA]

Officers Arrest Suspect Driver in Pierce County Fatal Collision

Pierce County, WA (September 18, 2022) – On Sunday, a female driver lost her life in a hit-and-run crash on Pacific Avenue.

The fatal traffic collision happened at about 3:10 p.m. on State Route at 143rd Street South.

Officers say the female driver of a sedan was turning left southbound on Pacific Avenue from 143rd Street. Suddenly, a northbound sedan driven by a 25-year-old Puyallup man collided with the woman’s car.

Right away, the paramedics took the woman to a hospital where she died. 

On the other hand, the male driver fled on foot and was later located by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

The authorities booked him into jail on suspicion of vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run, and eluding. Officers say the driver had warrants for his arrest and his license had been suspended.

Officers say both vehicles do not have other occupants during the crash. 

In the meantime, the authorities are investigating if speeding or impairment were factors in the Pierce County fatal collision.


We at Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in the hit-and-run crash on Pacific Avenue. May the bereaved find peace in this time of sorrow.


Fatal Traffic Collision

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in an incident similar to the hit-and-run crash on Pacific Avenue is devastating.

More so, if it deals with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred as a result of the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved of the deceased in the Pierce County fatal collision can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

So, to those who love the deceased in the hit-and-run crash on Pacific Avenue, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

In fact, when you hire us, our attorneys will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.

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