Crime & Safety
Pierce County Deputy Seriously Hurt In Head-On Crash
BREAKING: The deputy was hurt in a crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Parkland.
PARKLAND, WA - A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a serious head-on crash in Parkland Tuesday afternoon.
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue reported that the deputy, 34, was "alert" after he was removed from his cruiser, but was being transported to a local hospital for treatment with serious injuries. The accident happened along the 600 block of Tule Lake Road South.
According to reports, a pickup truck tried to pass another vehicle around a corner, and may have slid on ice, striking the deputy's car head-on. The driver may be cited for negligent driving - although reports from the scene indicate that the driver stayed at the scene and tried to help the deputy after the accident.
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The deputy was reportedly a school resource officer in the Bethel School District.
CPFR crews on scene following MVA involving Pierce County deputy. Extrication required, deputy is alert and being transported to hospital. pic.twitter.com/oP2wi8SIr6
— Central Pierce PIO (@CPFR_PIO) February 8, 2017
We will update this story as soon as more information is available.
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