Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on 74th Street [Tacoma, WA]

Pedestrian Struck and Critically Injured by Vehicle at South Tacoma Way

 
TACOMA, WA (December 5, 2018) – Early Tuesday morning, one person was injured in a pedestrian accident on 74th Street. The victim was only identified as a 44-year-old man. His name and place of residence were not immediately shared with the public.
 
According to reports, the collision took place around 6:30 AM at South Tacoma Way. Officers and medics arrived at the scene to find the male pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, but there is no update on his current medical condition.
 
The driver of the vehicle, described to be a man in his mid-40s, was also taken to a local hospital with unidentified injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking across the street when he was struck by the vehicle, which had a green light.
 
The intersection where the incident occurred was shut down after the collision, for cleanup operations and further investigation. No additional details have been disclosed at this time.
 
When behind the wheel, it is important to pay attention to your surroundings for other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians on the road. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of the conditions of the road, you can help prevent an unforeseen accident and keep yourself and others safe.

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