VANCOUVER – On Wednesday (Aug. 19) at about 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in a motorized wheelchair.
The 55-year-old driver was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at the stop sign and was proceeding through the intersection when he hit the 74-year-old male who was in a wheelchair and had entered the crosswalk.
The male was transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with police. There were no signs of impairment.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
