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Pedestrian found dead near Spanaway Saturday morning, state patrol says

A pedestrian was killed on State Route 7 south of Spanaway, Washington State Patrol said.
A pedestrian was killed on State Route 7 south of Spanaway, Washington State Patrol said. Getty Images

A pedestrian was found dead late Friday night on State Route 7 south of Spanaway, according to police.

Around midnight on Oct. 11, Washington State Patrol troopers responded to an unresponsive person in the street, where State Route 7 intersects with B Street, near a 76 gas station and a storage facility.

Bystanders had attempted lifesaving measures prior to the arrival of state troopers, said Kameron Watts, spokesperson for the agency in District 1.

Troopers are investigating the cause of death.

No further information about the incident was known Saturday morning.

This story was originally published October 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM.

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Kristine Sherred
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Kristine Sherred joined The News Tribune in 2019, following a decade in Chicago where she worked for restaurants, a liquor wholesaler, a culinary bookstore and a prominent food journalist. In addition to her SPJ-recognized series on Tacoma’s grease-trap policies, her work centers the people behind the counter and showcases the impact of small business on community. She previously reported for Industry Dive and William Reed. Find her on Instagram @kcsherred. Support my work with a digital subscription
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