1 dead, several injured in car crash in Pierce County, Sheriff's Office says
One person is dead and five are injured from a crash in Pierce County on Tuesday.
The driver in an unlicensed Dodge Durango was driving recklessly and swerving near 112th Street East and Portland Avenue East. Multiple people reported the car to 911, and a deputy saw the Dodge right before it struck another vehicle, Pierce County Sheriff's Office spokesperson deputy Carly Cappetto told The News Tribune.
The crash was reported at 2:15 p.m, according to PulsePoint.
The driver and four passengers of the Dodge were boys, including the person who died, Cappetto said. The driver was arrested with unknown minor injuries. One passenger suffered life-threatening injuries while another has serious injuries.
The driver, a 24-year-old man, in the vehicle that was struck suffered injuries, and their car was totaled, she said. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
The crash involved a power pole, and electrical wires fell onto the roadway, according to a Central Pierce Fire & Rescue spokesperson.
The roadway is expected to be closed for an extended period.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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