41‑year‑old woman killed in Pedestrian Accident on State Route 162 in South Prairie, Washington

 A 41-year-old woman from Covington, Washington, was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking on State Route 162 eastbound near the Prairie Heights area late Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred just before 5:15 p.m., according to the Washington State Patrol, and the victim succumbed to her injuries a short time later.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was uninjured. Investigators are looking into whether impairment, visibility, or other factors may have contributed to the fatal incident. Eastbound lanes were closed for more than three hours for the crash investigation and scene clearance

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