News Release from: Vancouver Police Dept.
PEDESTRIAN HIT BY SEMI-TRUCK, VANCOUVER POLICE INVESTIGATE
Posted: May 15th, 2013 10:40 AM
*** UPDATE ***
The pedestrian has been identified as Kevin J. Hoskins. He remains in critical condition at SW Peace Health Hospital. The driver is Jay A. Grow, 41, of Vancouver.
The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit is continuing their investigation and is asking anyone who witnessed the collision that has not yet spoken to police to contact Ofc. Jeff Olson at (360) 487-7478.
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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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