WSP: Person dies after being struck by car in Tacoma

(WSP)

A person was killed after being struck by a car in Tacoma on Tuesday.

The collision happened on SR 7 near Eighth Ave E before 8:30 p.m., and blocked all southbound lanes.

Washington State Patrol confirmed a pedestrian was hit by a car and died from their injuries.

Authorities are investigating what led up to the crash.

It is not known when the road is expected to reopen.

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