A tragic incident unfolded on State Route 500 in Clark County, as a 53-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Friday evening, KPTV reports. The crash occurred near Green Mountain Airport at milepost 10, with Washington State Patrol arriving at the scene shortly after 5 p.m.
Details about the event emerged as the victim, a Vancouver resident whose name is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was fatally struck while standing in the roadway. According to The Columbian, 20-year-old Dallsen McClung of Yacolt was the driver involved in the accident. McClung was reportedly traveling west on SR 500 when his vehicle collided with the pedestrian.
Following the initial impact, McClung's car continued onward, striking a tree before coming to a halt in a ditch. Remarkably, McClung survived the crash without injury, an outcome made more fortunate given the fatality involved. The investigation by the authorities is ongoing, as they work to piece together the circumstances that led to this fatal encounter.
The aftermath of the crash prompted an extensive response from emergency services, who arrived to find the pedestrian deceased at the scene. A statement by KOMO News mentioned that the driver was wearing a seatbelt during the incident, a factor that may have contributed to his lack of injuries. As the Washington State Patrol continues their investigation, further details are expected to emerge, shedding light on this tragic occurrence.
