Highway 12 Pedestrian Accident Injures 49-Year-Old Woman [Elma, WA]

Elma, WA (January 5, 2024) On Tuesday morning, a 49-year-old Elma woman was hurt in the Highway 12 pedestrian accident.

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the hit-and-run crash happened around 7:18 a.m. on the 4700 block of US 12.

Reports say that a car struck a woman attempting to cross the highway from the westbound side. Officials say that the suspect driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid to the injured pedestrian.

Authorities say that medics transported the woman to Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma.

Officials are investigating the pedestrian crash and are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle who remains at large.

Preventing Traffic Accidents Like the Highway 12 Pedestrian Accident

Make sure your car is in pristine condition regularly. Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy by regularly checking the tires, oil, brake fluid, mirrors, brakes, and air filters.

Never text and drive. This is an obvious mistake and could lead to fatal consequences.

Doing these steps can help us avoid incidents like the crash on Highway 12 pedestrian accident and drive home safely to our families.

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