Man killed while walking in left lane of State Route 512 in Pierce County

Aug 18, 2017, 6:24 AM

(Trooper Brooke Bova)

BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF

MyNorthwest.com

A man was killed Friday morning when he was hit by a truck while walking eastbound on State Route 512 in Pierce County.

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The Washington State Patrol reports the fatal crash occurred east of Canyon Road.

The left lane of eastbound State Route 512 is closed for an investigation. There is about a two-mile backup.

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