News: Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car on I-5 NB onramp in Pike/Pine

SEATTLE, WA — One person was injured late Tuesday afternoon due to a pedestrian crash on an Interstate 5 entrance ramp near downtown Seattle, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The incident occurred on the I-5 Express northbound onramp from Pike Street, in the city’s Pike/Pine neighborhood. It was first reported by Trooper Rick Johnson shortly after 4:00 p.m.

Very few details have been disclosed, but officials indicated that the victim was transported to an area hospital after sustaining injuries consistent with a pedestrian crash. No updates on the patient’s condition have been made available.

#TrafficAlert Pine/Pike to NB 5 Express there is a car pedestrian collision blocking the ramp. Pedestrian transported to hospital. No update on condition at this time.

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 22, 2023

It was unclear whether the driver remained at the scene.

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