AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — One person was arrested for hitting a woman with their car, leaving her with serious injuries, in Airway Heights Thursday morning.
According to Airway Heights Police, the crash happened on West 6th Avenue and South Hayford Road a little after 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
24-year-old Avery I. Rogers was speeding north on South Hayford Road when the car turned left onto West 6th Avenue and hit the woman who had been crossing the road at an unmarked crosswalk.
Rogers initially left the scene to call 911. Police say they returned and was cooperative with investigating officers.
The woman was taken to a local hospital where she remains in serious condition.
Police say reckless driving is believed to have contributed to this crash.
Rogers was arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail on suspicion of vehicular assault.
The crash is still under investigation.
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