Driver killed in collision on River Road East in Puyallup
A 58-year-old man died Thursday night after pulling out in front of a pickup in Puyallup, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The victim has not been identified.
The crash occurred about 9:15 p.m. on River Road East near 78th Avenue East.
Troopers said the man, who was driving a Hyundai, turned out of a lounge parking lot onto River Road and was struck by a northbound Dodge Ram.
The driver of the Dodge, a 25-year-old Oregon man, was taken to area hospital with injuries.
River Road was blocked for more than three hours during the investigation.
This story was originally published January 31, 2020 at 8:33 AM.
Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune