A woman and her dog died Wednesday on the Key Peninsula after her car crossed into oncoming traffic and hit another vehicle, injuring a mother and daughter, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The crash occurred about 9:40 a.m. on state Route 302 at 124th Avenue Court KP North.
The accident may have been caused by the dog, which was sitting in the driver’s lap, being a distraction, trooper Guy Gill said.
The woman, identified by the State Patrol as 47-year-old Patricia M. Pierce of Gig Harbor, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another woman and her 7-year-old daughter were taken to the hospital. The mother suffered serious leg injuries, but both were reported to be in stable condition.
stacia.glenn@thenewstribune.com
JOIN THE DISCUSSION | Register here
We welcome comments. Please keep them civil, short and to the point. ALL CAPS, spam, obscene, profane, abusive and off topic comments will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be blocked. Thanks for taking part — and abiding by these simple rules. A thorough explanation of rules of conduct can be found in our Terms of Service. If you have any questions, including why your comment may not be showing immediately after you submit it, be sure to visit the commenting FAQ.