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He struck her with a Honda on Pacific Avenue and left her in the street

A pedestrian was struck by a car on Pacific Avenue late Friday afternoon and seriously injured, according to Tacoma police.

The incident occurred at South 72nd Street at around 4:30 p.m.

The female victim was hit while she was crossing the street. The car fled the scene at a high speed, police said.

“The pedestrian suffered significant injury and was transported to the hospital,” police said in a news release.

Police described the vehicle as a green-colored 1992 Honda Accord two-door. The Honda’s windshield likely is damaged on the driver’s side.

The driver appeared to be a male in his 20s and wearing a black shirt.

People with information can contact detectives at 253-830-6515 or 253-830-6565.

This story was originally published August 17, 2019 at 10:35 AM with the headline "He struck her with a Honda on Pacific Avenue and left her in the street."

Craig Sailor
The News Tribune
Craig Sailor has worked for The News Tribune since 1998 as a writer, editor and photographer. He previously worked at The Olympian and at other newspapers in Nevada and California. He has a degree in journalism from San Jose State University.
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