Ruth Kigo dies in fatal Tacoma street crossing accident
Fatal Tacoma street crossing accident death of Ruth Kigo – Obituary
Ruth Kigo, 66, tragically passed away on December 26, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Tacoma. The accident occurred near South G Street and 72nd Street around 5 p.m., when Kigo was crossing an unmarked crosswalk while wearing dark clothing. She succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries at the scene, and the Pierce County Medical Examiner ruled her death an accident.
The female driver remained at the scene following the incident. Authorities believe intoxicants played a role in the crash, and the driver has since been arrested. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is currently reviewing the case.