Intoxicated driver in single vehicle crash near Cemetery Hill, Orting WA


A single vehicle crashed near Cemetery Hill on Highway East. The driver appeared severely intoxicated and exited the vehicle, asking people not to call the police. Reports indicate a possible hit-and-run incident further up the hill with multiple callers.
Audio|Source: Pierce County Sheriff Dispatch - East
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Transcript:
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2nd District 12 on a collision near the Cemetery Hill, near Hillside Dr E.
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One vehicle walking southbound, driver out asking people not to call police and appears severely intoxicated.
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And information updates.
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On District Falls, MBC, appears also hit and run further up the hill.
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About five callers on this. Any units able to assist until D12 arrive?
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Morning 20. Morning 20 copy.
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Potho State was Cemetery Hill, near Orting-Kapowsin Highway East.
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Driver looks very intoxicated.
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Trying to pull the vehicle out right now.
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We have brown and white older pickup truck.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hillside Dr E, Orting, WA 98360
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