Vehicle strikes two people working along roadway in Puyallup area. Investigation ongoing
Two people have been taken to local hospitals after a vehicle struck them near Puyallup on Friday afternoon.
They were working along a roadway at 144th Street East and Canyon Road East when the vehicle collided with them, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue on X at 1:46 p.m.
The victims, a 51-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, were putting up a signal board before the crash. A 27-year-old man driving a silver Kia was southbound on Canyon Road. He said that a vehicle swerved into him, causing him to react, and he hit the signal board as well as the victims, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman deputy Carly Cappetto told The News Tribune.
The man and woman were thrown 10 to 20 feet, she said. They both have serious injuries.
The driver was cited for negligent driving.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
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This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM.
