Puyallup head-on collision seriously injures 1
A head-on collision Tuesday evening in Puyallup left at least one person seriously injured, Puyallup police Capt. Scott Engle said.
The two-car wreck, in the 1600 block of 23rd Avenue Southeast, shut down the street for the investigation.
Police said the driver who caused the crash suffered life-threatening injures. The department said police suspect the driver might have been impaired by drugs.
Metro Major Collision Response Team will be conducting collision investigation on 23 Ave SE. Causing driver with life threatening injuries.
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) March 16, 2016
Causing driver also believed to be impaired by narcotics. Investigation will continue at the scene for several hours. Alt routes advised.
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) March 16, 2016
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This story was originally published March 16, 2016 at 8:02 AM with the headline "Puyallup head-on collision seriously injures 1."