July 2, 2009 in City

Woman seriously injured after being struck in crosswalk

The Spokesman-Review
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Tags: Accident auto accident

A woman sustained life-threatening injures Thursday morning after being hit by a truck in a downtown crosswalk.

The driver, who was not identified, could be charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, said Spokane police Officer Teresa Fuller.

A Chevy pickup was turning left from First Avenue onto Post Street on a green light when the accident happened. The woman also had the go-ahead on a walk sign.

The victim, who also was not identified, suffered head trauma and was transported to a local hospital, Fuller said. Her condition was not available Thursday night.

Police say there is no indication of drugs or alcohol being involved.

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  • henry76 on July 05 at 6:11 p.m.

    cars don't look even cops pass up pedestrians regularly. if your late for work you have to move it so if i was a pedestrian i'd just consider you not in the right of way because right dont matter when you're dead just my thought. and local observation from living on a busy road in spokane.

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  • Ed F on July 07 at 7:40 a.m.

    Pedestrians have the right of way and are always at risk in Spokane.

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