Female pedestrian and dog injured in accident on NE Hazel Dell Ave in Vancouver on Oct 9

A woman walking with her dog on Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue was seriously injured Wednesday night when she was struck by a vehicle. The accident was reported at 9:16 p.m. in the 8600 block of Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue, across from Target. The northbound vehicle struck the woman as she crossed the roadway, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. The woman was transported to a local hospital, said Sgt. Fred Neiman, spokesman for the agency. The driver was uninjured and was cooperating with law enforcement. Because of the possible severity of the woman's injuries, the Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is investigating the crash. Investigators said they don't yet know if alcohol was a factor in the collision. The names of the people involved have not been released.5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident After someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, their life is put on hold as they deal with the aftermath – pain from injuries, possible hospitalization, surgery, or rehabilitation, endless doctor visits – and growing medical bills. There are things you can do immediately to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident heal and move forward.