Update: Pedestrian hit by logging truck dies

LACEY, WA – The pedestrian who was struck by a logging truck in Lacey earlier this week has passed away from her injuries, according to Trooper Robert Reyer.

Sadly, the pedestrian passed away this afternoon at a local hospital. Her identity remains unclear at this point

— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio) March 19, 2021

The Washington State Patrol District 1 PIO announced the victim’s death via the district’s official Twitter account late last night.

The unidentified woman was struck by the truck on I-5 northbound near Sleater Kinney Road sometime before 2 p.m. on March 16. She was rushed to an unnamed hospital, where she died two days later. WSP has apparently been unable to ascertain her identity.

We have no further details on the incident at this time, but will update our blog should we learn more.

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