Pierce Co, WA (August 4, 2021) - A pedestrian lost their life in the aftermath of a deadly accident in Pierce County on Wednesday, July 28.

The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Wright Bliss Road and 109th Street. Local reports revealed that a Scion driven by a 63-year-old man was traveling toward the intersection. At the same time, a pedestrian was reportedly crossing the road.

The Scion hit the 32-year-old walker before crashing into the woods. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver also sustained undisclosed injuries. At this time, intoxication is not believed to be involved in the accident.

An ongoing investigation into the deadly crash is underway.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Washington

Whether you live in the city or out in the country, you'll occasionally have to share the road with pedestrians, and drivers on Seattle's roads have a duty to all road users, including pedestrians. As a pedestrian, you have legal rights. Vehicles continue to play a part in the high number of pedestrian deaths, despite the fact that walkers have the same right to the road as any other motorist.

Many Tacoma residents choose to walk for a variety of reasons, but statistics show that this is not necessarily the safest mode of transportation. Despite a decline in passenger car deaths throughout the country, pedestrian deaths continue to increase year after year.

People have an innate urge to grieve after a devastating event, and filing a lawsuit is typically the last thing on their minds. In the event of a loved one's death as a result of an unforeseeable accident caused by someone else's carelessness, family members may be faced with unexpected expenses and other damages, and recovery may be a difficult process for those grieving the loss of a family one.

Working with an experienced personal injury attorney in Tacoma may increase your chances of obtaining a favorable decision in a wrongful death claim in Washington state.

Our legal team goes above and beyond to guarantee that our clients obtain the restitution they deserve when a family member is killed in an accident. We have demonstrated in the past that we are capable of achieving outcomes. In order to assist you and your family get through this difficult time, our Tacoma wrongful death attorneys will work to ensure that the person or entity responsible for the death is held accountable, which will begin with legal action against them or their insurance provider. If you or a loved one has been killed in an accident, our attorneys are dedicated to protecting the legal rights of family members who have suffered a loss. We can assist you in holding the responsible party accountable for their role in the tragedy.

If you or a loved one has been killed or seriously injured in a fatal accident, contact a Tacoma pedestrian accident attorney immediately at (253) 236-3888.

Note: Our law firm uses secondary sources to create this post. These outside sources include but are not limited to local news media outlets, local police reports, state police bulletins, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle. We do not verify all of the facts surrounding each accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, let us know, and we will correct our post to reflect the most accurate information available.