Unidentified pedestrian killed in Othello collision
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OTHELLO — Identification is pending of a pedestrian struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision early Sunday morning in Othello.
The collision occurred about 12:30 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of West Park Street and Highway 24, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol. State Patrol Trooper Collin Cumaravel said officials are still trying to determine the identity of the victim.
The pedestrian was walking west on Highway 24 and may have been walking in the lane of traffic, Cumaravel said. The pedestrian was struck by a car also traveling west, which left the scene.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision is still under investigation.
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