News Release from: Vancouver Police Dept.
PEDESTRIAN HIT BY SEMI-TRUCK, VANCOUVER POLICE INVESTIGATE
Posted: May 13th, 2013 4:42 PM
On May 13, 2013 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian that was hit by a semi-truck in the area of E 15th Street/D Street. Early indications are the pedestrian stepped into the lane of traffic and was hit by a semi-truck that was unable to stop. Witnesses provided first aid to the pedestrian prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. The driver and witnesses remained on scene and are cooperating with the investigation. The pedestrian, a 25 year old male, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Traffic westbound on E 15th Street from the I-5 south off ramp to C Street will be closed while emergency personnel are on scene.
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