Man hit by multiple cars in Graham street dies despite driver's first-aid

BY Alyssa Kleven  on January 4, 2013 @ 10:05 am (Updated: 10:20 am - 1/4/13 )

A man is dead after being hit by multiple cars on a busy road in Graham Friday morning.

When Pierce County Sheriff's deputies arrived at scene on 200th Street in Graham.

"Drivers were there rendering first aid but unfortunately it wasn't enough," said Detective Ed Troyer.

The man died at the scene.

Troyer said the street was dark, and they believe the man was standing in the roadway when he was hit by the vehicles.

Sheriff's deputies are unsure of the man's age, and working to identify him.

Alyssa Kleven, MyNorthwest.com Editor
Alyssa Kleven is an editor and content producer at MyNorthwest.com. She enjoys doting over her adorable dachshund Winnie - named for Arcade Fire front-man Win Butler.
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  • shark75 wrote...
    And that's what happens
    January 4, 2013 10:13 am
    When you stand in the road. Duh...
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  • Ron_Spins wrote...
    People have used the railroad tracks as a bed ..a rail makes a nice pillow.
    January 4, 2013 10:49 am
    ...?
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  • dori monson fan wrote...
    man what's with all the people
    January 4, 2013 11:49 am
    walking around on roads at night?
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