Person hit by car in Tacoma; has life-threatening injuries

Tacoma police are investigating after a person was hit by a car Tuesday morning. 

The incident happened on South 70th Street and South 68th Street at about 5:30 a.m.

Investigators said the person had life-threatening injuries. 

Police have shut down the roadway for the investigation. 

Drivers are asked to take alternate routes. 

This is a developing story, and will be updated. 

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