KPD investigating fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision
By Dan Thesman on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
KENNEWICK – The Kennewick Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision that happened at 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Olympia Street that claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman.
An investigation revealed the victim, identified as Bobbilee Martin, was legally crossing Olympia Street in the crosswalk when she was struck by a Dodge truck turning onto Olympia Street from Fourth Avenue.
Martin died at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision.
According to police, the driver of the Dodge truck pulled over immediately and cooperated with officers. KPD said alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor in this collision.
