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Police: Pedestrian injured in Puyallup hit-and-run

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run on Friday night in Puyallup.

The incident happened at North Meridian Avenue and the State Route 167 on- and off ramps.

Police said someone was crossing the street illegally when a dark-colored Ford SUV hit the pedestrian and took off.

The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators are still searching for the driver.

Polcie said the the SUV that hit the pedestrian is missing a mirror and was last seen taking off on SR 167.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 253-770-3343.

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