A 77-year-old man suffered traumatic injuries when he was struck by a car while crossing a street Friday in Puyallup, police said.
Officers were called to the 300 block of Fifth Street Northwest at 9:36 p.m., where they learned the man was hit by a car heading south as he was crossing the street after leaving the Puyallup Eagles Club.
The victim was taken to Tacoma General Hospital.
The car was driven by a 58-year-old Pierce County man who was not hurt. He had not used alcohol or drugs, police said.
KIRO-TV
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