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Spokane, Washington – Pedestrian Dies After Getting Struck by Vehicle

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Posted on December 22, 2019

Spokane, Washington (December 19, 2019) – A pedestrian died from injuries sustained from being struck by a car at the intersection of East Sprague Avenue and North Perrine Road on Thursday afternoon. The victim was given treatment on the scene by responding crews from the Spokane Valley Fire Department and had been taken to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, but she was later pronounced dead. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. The driver was not reported to be injured in the incident and stayed on the scene to cooperate with investigation.

According to the information from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was heading west on East Sprague Avenue. Around 4:45 p.m. the driver struck the victim, who was crossing at North Perrine Road. Deputies have determined that the driver was not impaired or was driving recklessly at the time of the accident. Additionally, investigators that visibility was low at the time of the accident due to the darkness and the rain, and the road was wet. There was also no crosswalk at the scene and the pedestrian was described to be wearing dark clothing.

About Pedestrian Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victim. Unfortunately, as shown in this case, pedestrians are at also risk while on the streets, with the National Center for Health Statistics estimating 7, 450  pedestrian deaths in 2017. Pedestrian accidents can fall under traffic or non-traffic depending on the location where they were struck. Traffic incidents happen on public roads, while non-traffic incidents occur on non-traffic areas such as driveways, parking lots and other private property. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban settings, on urban roads (72%) versus on intersections (18%), and mostly at night. Much like motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents can happen simply because people are not as visible as other vehicles, a problem which is worse during night. And in an event of a car crash, similar to motorcycle drivers and passengers, the risk to pedestrians are greater than those inside a car, with fatality rate being 1.5 times greater than any car passenger.When it comes to risk, older adults, children, and alcohol-impaired drivers or pedestrians are at most risk in pedestrian accidents. The risk is further heightened in a situation where a vehicle is at high speed. Lately, distractions also cause accidents not only for drivers, but also pedestrians, specifically those who are using their phones while crossing the road. We urge everyone to exercise area awareness at all times and to keep their attention on the road. Avoiding accidents not only prevents loss, damage, injuries and death to one’s self, but also on other people in the surroundings.

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