Fatal pedestrian crash closes all southbound lanes of I-705 in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. — Troopers in Pierce County are investigating a fatal pedestrian-versus-vehicle collision that shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 705 near South 11th Street on Thursday night.

The crash was first reported around 9:24 p.m., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. All southbound lanes at South 11th Street remain closed as of late Thursday, and there is no estimated time for reopening.

Several witnesses report seeing the pedestrian walking on the shoulder of the roadway, according to Washington State Patrol. At some point, the pedestrian ended up in the road and was struck by multiple vehicles, WSP confirmed…

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