Virginia Nelson Killed in Whidbey Island Pedestrian Crash on Highway 525

Virginia Nelson Fatally Struck by Motorist on Highway 525 at South Useless Bay Avenue

 
WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA (January 16, 2019) – An 80-year-old pedestrian lost her life Monday night after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Highway 525 at South Useless Bay Avenue.
 
Washington State Troopers and paramedics were dispatched to the scene just after 7:40 p.m.
 
Virginia E. Nelson was found at the scene with severe injuries. She was immediately rushed to Harborview Medical Center where she died of her severe injuries.
 
A preliminary investigation led authorities to believe that Nelson, of Langley, was crossing the highway from the southbound shoulder and was hit by a 21-year-old Crosby man in a Jeep Wrangler SUV who was unable to avoid hitting her.
 
News reports say that no charges will be filed against the unidentified driver.

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