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Pedestrian hit and killed while crossing Tacoma street. Police are investigating

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A woman who was walking in the road in Pierce County on Dec. 26 was struck and killed by a vehicle, according to the Tacoma Police Department.

A woman was killed when a vehicle struck her while she was crossing a street Thursday evening in Tacoma.

Officers were dispatched around 5 p.m. to the crash at South 72nd Street and G Street. The woman was dead at the scene, Tacoma Police Department spokesperson Shelbie Boyd told The News Tribune. Officials have not released the woman’s identity.

The female driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with police, Boyd said.

It’s not clear what led to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published December 27, 2024 at 11:25 AM.

Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
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