LEXINGTON, Cowlitz County, Wash., Oct. 31, 2026 — A pedestrian was injured on Wednesday, October 28, after a vehicle struck them on SR 411 and drove off, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The patrol said the vehicle was traveling southbound on SR 411 near milepost 4 when it hit a pedestrian who was walking on the right shoulder, also heading southbound. The vehicle did not stop and continued south after the collision, troopers said.
The pedestrian was hurt in the crash but was not taken to a hospital, according to the report. No description of the vehicle or the driver has been released.
The Washington State Patrol is still investigating the hit-and-run. No arrests have been announced.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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Where do most pedestrian accidents happen?
Many pedestrian crashes occur on roadways without sidewalks or marked crosswalks, especially where people walk along the shoulder of a highway or rural road.
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Reduced visibility after dark raises the risk for pedestrians, particularly on roads with higher speed limits and limited lighting.
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