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Woman killed crossing Sixth Avenue, police say

A woman was struck and killed Friday night while crossing Sixth Avenue in Tacoma, according to police.

The 69-year-old was struck about 7 p.m. on Sixth Avenue near Pearl Street while crossing the road, police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said. She was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead about 7:30 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle is not believed to be intoxicated, Cool said.

The investigation is ongoing.

Kenny Ocker: 253-597-8627, @KennyOcker

This story was originally published January 19, 2018 at 8:23 PM with the headline "Woman killed crossing Sixth Avenue, police say."

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