The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries
VANCOUVER — Tuesday (Jan. 21) at about 9:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 7800 block of NE Vancouver Mall Drive for a collision involving a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle.
The driver was heading eastbound on NE Vancouver Mall Drive, following another vehicle. The car in front swerved to the left, and the driver did not have enough time to react to avoid a man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver remained on scene, was cooperative with police, and there were no signs of impairment on the part of the driver. Impairment on the part of the pedestrian is a possible factor in the crash.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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