Man killed crossing Tacoma street. Witness follows hit-and-run driver, who’s arrested
A man died Wednesday evening after he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision in Tacoma’s West End, Tacoma police said. The driver was later arrested.
The victim was crossing South 12th Street at Vassault Street when he was hit by a driver who left the scene. A witness followed the suspect vehicle and was able to provide information to officers, said Tacoma police spokesperson detective William Muse on Thursday.
Officers arrested the suspected driver at a residence. Intoxicants are believed to have played a role in the incident, Muse said.
The victim died at the scene, which is just south of Temple Beth El and north of Tacoma Community College.
Craig Sailor
The News Tribune