Initial information indicates the victim was walking westbound, on or near the roadway, when she was struck by a passing vehicle that did not remain at the scene
On Saturday (Jan. 11) at about 9:09 a.m., officers from the Battle Ground Police Department responded to an apparent traffic accident near the 3300 block of W. Main Street. A concerned motorist called 9-1-1 to report seeing a person lying on the north side of the road.
Battle Ground patrol officers arrived and found an unconscious female with significant injuries. The patient was immediately transported to a local hospital, where she remains in serious condition. Due to the severity of the patient’s injuries, Washington State Patrol responded to assist with the investigation.
Initial information indicates the victim was walking westbound, on or near the roadway, when she was struck by a passing vehicle that did not remain at the scene. Investigators are actively reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences to identify the vehicle and driver involved in this hit-and-run.
The Battle Ground Police Department is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have relevant information about this case to please call 3-1-1.Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.
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