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Graham man helping driver with car trouble hit by vehicle and critically injured

A 41-year-old man was critically injured early Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while trying to help someone with car trouble in Graham, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

The man noticed a driver pushing a disabled car west on 224th Street East about 5 a.m. and went to help.

While crossing the street, a westbound car struck the man near 117th Avenue East.

That driver remained at the scene.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. He suffered multiple broken bones and head trauma.

This story was originally published April 30, 2019 at 11:36 AM.

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