Disabled vehicle pushed by trooper hits building, gas line in Tacoma

A disabled vehicle that was being pushed out of the way by a Washington State Patrol trooper struck a building and gas line in Tacoma on Tuesday night.

The incident happened at about 8 p.m.

Trooper Brooke Bova said a trooper was helping a disabled vehicle on State Route 509 toward Pacific Avenue. The driver, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, failed to navigate and struck a building and a gas line.

KIRO 7 has a crew heading to the scene and will have a live report tonight at 11.

Troopers said the driver wasn't wearing a seat belt when she hit the building and has a sore knee. 
Four blocks and the Harmon Building were evacuated.

No injuries were reported.

Detectives are continuing their investigation.

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