Driver runs off after box truck crashes head-on into SUV on state Route 507

A box truck crashed head-on into an SUV near Spanaway late Tuesday and the driver ran from the scene.

The collision took place about 10:40 p.m. on state Route 507 near Eighth Avenue South, the Washington State Police said.

Troopers said the truck driver was traveling west on Eighth Avenue South when he ran a stop sign and turned left, crossed the center lane into northbound traffic, drove into a Chevrolet Tracker and then jumped out and ran away.

The 46-year-old SUV driver was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center to be checked out.

The box truck driver was described as a white man, about 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black shirt and jeans.

State Route 507 at Eighth Avenue South was blocked for more than three hours.

This story was originally published September 12, 2018 at 9:29 AM.