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

Aug 18, 2017, 6:24 AM

(Trooper Brooke Bova)...

(Trooper Brooke Bova)

(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.

Check the traffic map

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