Sadako Smith, 63, critically injured in pedestrian collision on Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham, Washington
Modified Date:
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 3:05pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, February 3, 2016Bellingham woman crossing Cornwall hit by car, critically hurt
The car had been going about 20 mph, but the driver did not see Smith in time, Stokes said. It was a half hour after sunset, and Smith was wearing dark clothes.
Paramedics found Smith suffered “significant” injuries and she was rushed from the scene via ambulance, said Bellingham Assistant Fire Chief Bill Hewett.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Elderly DriversPeople Involved:
Sadako Smith
Roadway:
Cornwall AvenueCity:
Bellingham, WACounty:
Whatcom County, WAArea:
Everett-Bellingham WA
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