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Suspected hit-and-run driver in fatal Fife crash taken into custody

A 48-year-old woman from Tacoma was killed, according to the Washington State Patrol.

FIFE, Wash. — A motorcyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver along Interstate 5 in Fife early Wednesday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).

Troopers were called to the northbound lanes of I-5 near 54th Avenue East just after 3:15 a.m. for reports of a deadly collision. When troopers arrived they found a 48-year-old woman dead and a BMW at the scene.

WSP identified the woman as Morgan M. Baker of Tacoma. 

A spokesperson for the WSP said the woman was struck and killed by the BMW in the southbound lanes of I-5. The driver of the BMW fled on foot. 

The 20-year-old driver was taken into custody and booked into Pierce County Jail by Wednesday evening. 

Officials worked with a friend of the suspect who was initially called to pick him up. 

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Speeding is believed to be a factor in the crash, according to the WSP.

A WSP spokesperson urged drivers to slow down to increase reaction time while on the road.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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