Pedestrian killed in Parkland hit-and-run crash

1 person killed in hit-and-run crash in Pierce County

One person is in custody following a fatal hit-and-run in Parkland Monday night.

PARKLAND, Wash. - Law enforcement in Pierce County is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Parkland Monday night.

According to Washington State Patrol, it happened on State Route 7 near 125th Street South, east of Pacific Lutheran University. The crash was first reported by WSDOT Tacoma at 7:11 p.m.

via WSP District 1 PIO Trooper John Dattilo

Troopers say a pedestrian was struck by a car going southbound on SR 7. The driver allegedly continued driving after the crash, but was located nearby and arrested.

Despite police and paramedics on scene attempting life-saving measures, the pedestrian died.

The crash has since been cleared from the area.

On Tuesday morning, troopers told FOX 13 Seattle the uninjured suspect was a 48-year-old man from Ellensburg. Thevictim was a 28-year-old from Spanaway.

The Source: Information in this story is from Washington State Patrol District 1 Public Information Officer Trooper John Dattilo and the Washington State Department of Transportation.