Glenwood Driver Jumps Curb; Hits Two Pedestrians
Two women were transported to area hospitals following a traffic incident in White Salmon on Monday afternoon.
Photo provided by the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department.
By Ken Park
White Salmon, WA, February 15, 2024 – In an unfortunate accident, a 77-year-old driver from Glenwood was attempting to park her car in front of Everybody's Brewing on Jewett Boulevard in downtown White Salmon, when she ran over the curb and struck two women on Monday, Feb. 12th at about 12:45 p.m.
Bingen-White Salmon Police Chief Mike Hepner said that the driver was trying to get off the curb and went forward rather than putting the vehicle in reverse.
One of the women who was hit, a 74-year-old from Stevenson, sustained significant injuries and was life-flighted to a Portland hospital where she is recovering.
The other woman, a 71-year-old from Lyle, was taken by ambulance to Skyline Hospital where she is receiving care for her injuries.
Hepner said that no charges have been filed against the driver, but she was issued a citation.
PSA: Senior Driving
While there’s no set age when people should stop driving, according to the AARP, the average age that people give up driving is 75.
If you are concerned that you or your loved one may be losing the ability to drive there is support available to you. Consulting a physician or the department of motor vehicles can assist you and your loved ones in assessing driving skills and ability.
A few warning signs of unsafe driving include:
Delayed response to unexpected situations
Becoming easily distracted while driving
Decrease in confidence while driving
Having difficulty moving into or maintaining the correct lane of traffic
Hitting curbs when making right turns or backing up
Getting scrapes or dents on car, garage or mailbox
Having frequent close calls
Driving too fast or too slow for road conditions
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