Woman killed, 2 injured after man allegedly speeds through red light in Puyallup

PUYALLUP, WA – A woman was killed, and two people were injured after a driver allegedly ran a traffic light in Puyallup last night, according to KOMO News.

The accident happened on 72^nd Street E and Woodland Avenue E at about 6 p.m., as a driver was allegedly going at a high rate of speed, up to about 100 mph. He reportedly sped through a traffic light, then collided with an SUV.

Authorities pronounced the driver of the SUV, a 63-year-old woman, dead at the scene.

The 47-year-old man operating the other vehicle and his passenger were taken to the hospital with undisclosed injuries.

The identities of the victims were not immediately available.

Authorities are investigating the case and are looking into if the at-fault driver may have been under the influence.

The roadway was closed as authorities worked the case, and drivers were asked to avoid the area near the crash.

This is one in a series of reports provided by Caffee Accident & Injury Lawyers as a service to inform our Seattle neighbors about traffic news and accidents in the area. Many of these accidents are preventable, and we hope that by reporting on such events, we will reduce the frequency of similar incidents. However, if you or someone you know has been injured in a similar situation, contact the Seattle car accident injury attorneys of Jeffrey R. Caffee today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses.