Seattle, WA : Pedestrian hit by several vehicles, critically injured in downtown Seattle on Thursday, January 5, 2017
A pedestrian was struck by several vehicles and critically injured Thursday in downtown Seattle, according to police.
Police and emergency crews responded to First Avenue and Columbia Street about 9:55 a.m. after receiving reports of a three-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Medics reportedly began CPR on the victim, described as a 30- to 40-year-old man, according to preliminary reports. He was then rushed to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police say a truck was travelling south on First Avenue when it collided with a car travelling west on Columbia Street. The vehicles also struck a pedestrian in the intersection as well as another vehicle.
Detectives tested the driver, who didn't show signs of impairment.
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Pedestrian hit by several vehicles, critically injured in downtown Seattle