Dorothy J. Ryan, 47, killed in pedestrian crash on Highway 2 on January 8

Modified Date: 
Wed, 03/02/2016 - 8:49pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, January 7, 2013

Woman killed in Highway 2 accident identified

The Washington State Patrol has identified the woman killed in a Tuesday night accident on state Highway 2 about four miles north of Spokane.

The Washington State Patrol has identified the woman killed in a Tuesday night accident on state Highway 2 about four miles north of Spokane. Dorothy J. Ryan, 47, of Spokane was walking in the highway’s northbound lane at 8:20 p.m. when she was hit by 2002 Ford Focus driven by Sara M. Babcock, 20, of Chattaroy. A news release from the WSP said Ryan was intoxicated. She was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, the release said. Babcock, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured.

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People Involved: 
Dorothy J. Ryan
Sara M. Babcock
Roadway: 
Highway 2

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