By Crash News Writer 
Vancouver, WA (January 29, 2025) – A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening in Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on January 27 at the intersection of Southeast 117th Avenue and Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard. Authorities reported that the pedestrian was attempting to cross Mill Plain Boulevard mid-block against a traffic signal when they were hit by an eastbound vehicle.
Emergency crews transported the victim to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene and was not suspected of driving under the influence.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine all contributing factors.
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