An early Saturday crash turned a busy Parkland corridor into a closed-off investigation scene after a fatal pedestrian collision shut down northbound State Route 7 at 104th Street South. Emergency crews pronounced the person dead at the scene, and troopers kept the roadway blocked while investigators went to work.
The Washington State Patrol first alerted the public on social media shortly after 4:15 a.m., and, as reported by KING 5, troopers found a pedestrian deceased at the northbound SR-7 and 104th Street South location. Authorities did not immediately release the victim’s name or other details while the Washington State Patrol continued its on-scene investigation.
Recent safety work on SR-7
The stretch of Pacific Avenue/SR-7 through Parkland and Spanaway has been the focus of a Washington State Department of Transportation pedestrian-safety project that added button-activated overhead signals at multiple crossings, according to WSDOT. Local coverage of the upgrades appeared in The News Tribune, and a previous Safety Signal Rollout report highlighted the project announcement.
Closures and detours
Northbound SR-7 remained closed for several hours while investigators documented the scene. Drivers heading north toward Tacoma were urged to use South Tacoma Way, and those bound for Interstate 5 were advised to take westbound SR-512 to I-5, as reported by KING 5. Troopers asked anyone with information or dash-camera footage to contact the Washington State Patrol as the investigation continues.
Drivers should expect delays in the Parkland area through the morning. Commuters can check the WSDOT website or mobile app for real-time travel updates and follow the Washington State Patrol for information on the case. This story will be updated if authorities release additional details.
