³ÉÈËXÕ¾

MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Man hit by car, killed while crossing the street in Parkland

Mar 4, 2025, 5:28 AM

Parkland man killed after being hit by a vehicle. (³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)...

Parkland man killed after being hit by a vehicle. (³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)

(³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)

PARKLAND, Wash. — A 28-year-old was killed after getting hit by a car while crossing the street in Parkland around 7 p.m. on Monday.

According to Washington State Patrol (WSP), the Spanaway man was crossing Pacific Ave S at 126th Street S when he was hit by a vehicle heading south.

The vehicle spun out and ended up in the opposite lane and the driver drove off for a bit.

The 28-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. It does not appear that there are any crosswalks in that immediate area.

Parkland accident involved man from Ellensburg

The 48-year-old driver from Ellensburg was found near the scene and was arrested.

He has been charged with hit-and-run, ignition interlock violation, and third-degree driving while license suspended and was booked into Pierce County Jail.

The road was closed to allow detectives to complete the investigation.



 

MyNorthwest News

FILE - People are seen on the beach and in the water in front of the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honol...

Associated Press

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

  HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet. State leaders say they’ll use the funds for projects like replenishing sand on […]

4 hours ago

Dolly Parton Imagination Library...

Sofia Silvia

‘A heartbreaking loss’: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library loses funding in WA

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will no longer have funding in the state of Washington.

7 hours ago

tax proposals...

Heather Bosch and Frank Lenzi

Poll shows voters feel Seattle is ‘making progress’ in reducing crime

A new poll shows Seattle voters believe their city is making progress when it comes to reducing crime and the number of homeless encampments.

10 hours ago

Image: An Auburn Police Department vehicle is seen on a city street....

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

12-year-old dies in rollover crash, mother investigated for DUI and booked for vehicular homicide

An Auburn mother has been charged with vehicular homicide after investigators say she allegedly drove under the influence and flipped her car.

10 hours ago

Seattle Children's Hospital. (Courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)...

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Seattle Children’s expand pediatric, neonatal partnership

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) and Seattle Children’s announced Tuesday they have expanded their longstanding partnership to enhance pediatric and mother-baby health care services across the Puget Sound region. The new strategic affiliation builds on nearly 15 years of collaboration between the two organizations and aims to improve access to expert physicians, specialized care teams, […]

11 hours ago

Virginia Inn (Photo Courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)...

Sofia Silvia

Seattle staple will keep its doors open, overturning eviction notice

The Historic Virginia Inn will continue to welcome guests in Seattle.

11 hours ago

Man hit by car, killed while crossing the street in Parkland