Spokane Valley, WA – A woman died Wednesday night after collapsing in the roadway and being struck by a westbound vehicle on E. Sprague Avenue near McDonald Road, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal incident happened around 10:30 p.m., prompting an intensive response from deputies, firefighters, and medical crews.
According to investigators, the adult female victim had nearly finished crossing Sprague Avenue from south to north when she suddenly collapsed for an unknown reason. Several drivers traveling west appeared to swerve moments before the collision, but one vehicle ultimately struck the woman. Deputies say the driver, also an adult female, was fully cooperative, showed no signs of impairment during field evaluations, and was released without charges.
Emergency responders, including a Washington State Trooper, Spokane Valley firefighters, and AMR personnel, attempted life-saving measures at the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead despite their efforts.
Traffic Unit Investigators say it’s still unclear what caused the victim to collapse. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release her identity and determine the official cause and manner of death.
Detectives believe additional motorists may have witnessed key moments leading up to the collision, possibly without realizing its severity. Anyone with information who has not yet been contacted is urged to call Corporal J. Welton at 509-477-3237, referencing case #10171545.
This remains an active investigation, and no further details have been released.
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