Sheriff: 1 teen killed, 3 others seriously injured in Pierce County crash
1 killed, 3 seriously injured in Puyallup crash
3 teenagers were seriously injured and one died in a car crash on Pioneer Way in Puyallup Wednesday.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - One teenager was killed and three others were taken to the hospital when their car crashed Wednesday afternoon in Puyallup.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, four teens were in the car traveling at "high speeds" down Pioneer Way. The driver lost control and went up an embankment into a utility pole.
One teen, a front passenger, died at the scene. Officials say they are were a member of the Puyallup Tribe. The driver of one of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital in serious condition, and the two backseat passengers suffered serious injuries.
Deputies were called to the scene before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. Pioneer Way E was closed in both directions at Stewart Ave E near Puyallup.
No further details have been released. Pioneer Way was closed for several during the incident investigation, but has since reopened.
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