Pedestrian hit by car on Harrison Avenue hospitalized
A 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after being struck by a car at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Division Street in west Olympia.
His injuries did not appear life-threatening, according to a report filed by an Olympia Police Department (OPD) officer who spoke to him at Providence St. Peter Hospital about an hour later and said he was responsive.
Several witnesses at the scene noted that he initially appeared unconscious, but a witness who is also a nurse said he was still breathing, according to OPD spokesperson Lt. Paul Lower.
According to the police report, witnesses saw the man cross Division Street with two friends, who then stopped at the corner. The man began crossing Harrison Avenue and was hit by oncoming traffic.
The driver, a 36-year-old woman, remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication, Lower said.
The intersection was closed for several hours Wednesday night and an investigation is ongoing.
This story was originally published February 11, 2021 at 10:34 AM.
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