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Poulsbo man hit by car while crossing Highway 3

Story Highlights:
One injured in Kitsap pedestrian accident
Crash caused by pedestrian in roadway
On-ramp to Highway 3 was blocked for 30 mins.



Date: January 10, 2011, 01/10/2011
Location: Highway 3, Kitsap County, Washington
Type: Pedestrian accident, Car accident
Outcome: One injured

A 55-year-old Poulsbo man was hit by a car while trying to cross the Highway 3 on-ramp in Central Kitsap Monday afternoon. A 70-year-old man was entering the northbound on Highway 3 near Trigger Avenue when he struck the pedestrian.

The victim suffered neck and shoulder injuries and was taken to Harrison Medical Center. The driver was uninjured.

The Highway 3 on-ramp was blocked for 30 minutes while Troopers investigated the scene.

FARS Pedestrian Accident Statistics for 2009
4,409 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2009. Pedestrian accident deaths account for 12 percent of motor vehicle accident deaths. People ages 70 and over are the highest at risk.

Washington Pedestrian Law
Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. Read RCW 46.61.240 for more information.

Seattle Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
The Davis Law Group is dedicated to representing those who have suffered a loss or disability through in a bicycle accident, crosswalk accident, or pedestrian collision. In most cases the insurance company will allege comparative fault or negligence against the accident victim. If you or a family member has suffered personal injury as the result of a pedestrian, crosswalk, or bicycle accident, Seattle injury attorney Chris Davis and the Davis Law Group, P.S. can help you.



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