Pedestrian dead after collision on SR 7 in Pierce County, troopers say
A pedestrian is dead after a crash involving a car near Spanaway on Thursday morning.
The center and left lanes were blocked in both directions on southbound state Route 7 near 205th Street Court East for the investigation, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The incident was reported at 6:11 a.m.
The intersection was partially closed for an extended period, according to state trooper Daniel Southard on X.
A 2020 Jeep Gladiator was driving south with a green light when a pedestrian was crossing in a crosswalk. The 71-year-old Tacoma woman driving the jeep stuck the pedestrian, according to a WSP press memo.
The driver was the initial 911 caller following the collision, the release said.
The pedestrian, a female whose age is currently unknown, died at the scene.
No drugs of alcohol were involved, the release said.
The roadway reopened after two hours and 48 minutes.
This story was originally published November 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM.
