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January 9, 2010 in News
Pedestrian hit in Friday night crash dies
The Spokesman-Review
A 60 year-old man hit by a car on North Division Friday night has died, Spokane Police said today.
The man, who was not identified, was attempting to cross busy Highway 395 near Westview Avenue, one block north of Holland Avenue, about 7 p.m. when he was struck by a southbound vehicle.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died shortly after midnight Saturday, police said.
No charges have been filed against the driver in the accident, officials said. The crash is still under investigation.
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Jerrod Smith on January 12 at 11:08 a.m.
It’s always sad when a pedestrian gets hit.
I have attempted to get the media to address this issue on the air with spots on television news or public service announcements.
I was completely ignored by the television stations.
I have seen as well as had near misses with pedestrians in large part because they are wearing dark colored clothing.
Use common sense people!
It’s dark out, if you expect to be seen wear light colored clothing or at least get reflective tape or bands you can wear so that you can be seen.