Pierce County detectives determined on Tuesday that a man killed in a single-car collision in Pierce County on Friday died from a gunshot wound, and not the collision itself, according to a tweet from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
On Jan. 28, around 11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in the 10400 block of Woodland Avenue East.
The car, a purple and early 90s Mazda Miata, had been traveling at high speed when it left the road and struck a large tree.
The 24-year-old driver suffered from life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital.
The medical examiner determined the man died from a gunshot wound and not the collision itself.
Pierce County detectives are seeking any surveillance footage that shows the car just before the time of the crash.
If you live in the area highlighted in the map below, please review your surveillance video to see if you captured footage of the car between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Jan. 28.
Fatal Car Crash from Jan. 28th, is ruled a Homicide. Detectives need your help. We know the victim was traveling east on 112th St E then turned north on Woodland Ave E before crashing at 104th St E. Check your cameras for this car if you live in the area. https://t.co/kP4ZQfq5m9 pic.twitter.com/tCgxvaNnFj
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) February 2, 2022
If you have footage, you can upload it here: https://publicsafety.ring.com/cases/54785
If you have any other information, you can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at tpcrimestoppers.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS.
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