Crime & Safety
Pierce County Deputy Injured By Drunk Driver
A Thursday night wreck occurred when a man left a tavern parking lot.
PARKLAND, WA - A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy's patrol car was hit by a drunk driver and rolled down an embankment. The Thursday night crash happened at 9:45 near 125th Street South and Pacific Avenue South. The deputy had minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.
A 25-year-old man allegedly pulled out of a bar parking lot and hit the deputy's car. The suspect is now in custody for vehicular assault and DUI.
State patrol is investigating the crash. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Lakewood, click here to find your local Washington Patch. Also, follow us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)
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#PCSD deputy's patrol car hit by suspected drunk driver at 125th & Pacific Ave. in Parkland at 9:45 pm; patrol car went over embankment & rolled. WSP currently processing suspect for DUI, who is in custody for vehicular assault. Deputy transported to hospital with minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/jTjEDhQ1AB
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) April 6, 2018
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