The incident happened Wednesday morning on Bangy Road and Meadows Road.
Lake Oswego, Ore. – A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning at an intersection in Lake Oswego.
According to the Lake Oswego Police Department, the accident was reported around 7 a.m. on Bangy Road at Meadows Road.
The report said a pedestrian was hit by a car in the area under unclear circumstances.
The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
The roadway was blocked for several hours during the investigation.
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- “Right of way”: Pedestrians have the right to cross the road in designated crosswalks. Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians who are legally crossing.
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