According to the authorities, the accident happened at around noon on November 10, in the area of State Route 167 and Gratzer Road East.
Pierce County, WA – A man was hospitalized with major injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Pierce County on Tuesday.
According to the authorities, the accident happened at around noon on November 10, in the area of State Route 167 and Gratzer Road East.
Preliminary reports indicate that a black Jeep was trying to turn from northbound SR 167 onto Gratzer Road East when it lost control and struck a man standing outside a repair shop in the area.
The victim was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma with serious injuries, including an open fracture to his left leg.
The driver, identified as Mark Edward Taylor, 68, was charged with reckless driving and vehicular assault. He was booked into the Pierce County Jail.
According to authorities, DUI was suspected to have played a role in the incident.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing.