Pedestrian deaths on Washington roadways surge Washington State Patrol is grappling with a dangerous and persistent problem of pedestrian crashes on state highways.Share this: Pedestrian struck on SR-16 off-ramp in TacomaDateJune 5, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsFatal pedestrian collision closes northbound State Route 7 in ParklandDateApril 25, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsPedestrian killed in hit-and-run on SR 516 near KentDateDecember 14, 2025In relation toKing 5 News