Two teenagers were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle late yesterday (Thur) afternoon in the Lewiston Orchards.
According to a news release from the Lewiston Police Department, the unidentified teens, ages 16 and 17, were attempting to cross Thain Road at about 4:30 p.m. when they were struck by a northbound vehicle driven by 65-year-old Corrine Reedy of Lewiston.
Both teens were transported to St Joseph Regional Medical Center by ambulance with serious injuries. Reedy was uninjured.
Thain Road was closed for about 4 hours while the Lewiston Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Team was on scene.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Sergeant Craig Roberts at 208 746-0171.
The Lewiston Police Department is reminding drivers to be cautious of pedestrians, especially near intersections, and that pedestrians use crosswalks and wear reflective clothing if possible.
