Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Car on Sunnyside Road in Clackamas County
Clackamas County, Oregon (November 8, 2023) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car on Tuesday night in Clackamas County.
The collision happened on Sunnyside Road near Southeast 142nd Avenue, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car on the roadway in unclear circumstances.
The pedestrian suffered major injuries in the accident.
More details about the crash were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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