According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, 73-year-old Gregory Rich, died following the incident that occurred at about 6 p.m. on February 18, near the intersection of West Cascade Way
Spokane, WA – The pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Division Street in Spokane last month has been identified.
According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, 73-year-old Gregory Rich, died following the incident that occurred at about 6 p.m. on February 18, near the intersection of West Cascade Way.
The Spokane Police Department said officers responded to the scene and located the involved pedestrian, vehicle and the driver. The circumstances under which the vehicle struck the pedestrian were not immediately determined.
Emergency crews performed life-saving measures on the pedestrian but were unsuccessful. Rich was pronounced deceased at the scene. The coroner’s office reported that Rich died of blunt-force injuries and his death was ruled an accident.
The involved driver remained at the scene after the collision and was cooperative with the investigators. As of Tuesday, March 3, no arrests had been announced in connection with the incident.
The roadway was temporarily shut down as investigators gathered more information at the scene.
At this time, no additional details have been released. The Spokane Police Department continues to investigate to ascertain what led up to the deadly crash.
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Spokane, WA – A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on Division Street in Spokane on Wednesday evening, the Spokane Police Department reported.
At around 6 p.m. February 18, authorities responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian collision near the intersection of West Cascade Way.
At the scene, the SPD located the involved pedestrian, vehicle and the driver. The circumstances under which the vehicle hit the pedestrian were not yet established.
Police reported that the pedestrian was killed in the accident. It’s unclear whether the victim died at the scene or after being taken to hospital.
The pedestrian’s name, age, and gender were not immediately disclosed. The involved driver, who remained at the scene, was also unidentified.
The roadway was temporarily shut down while investigators gathered more information at the scene.
At this time, no further details have been released. The Spokane Police Department continues to investigate to determine what led up to the deadly accident.
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