Pedestrian hit by truck still listed in serious condition

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, July 23, 2013

PORT ANGELES — A pedestrian who was hit by a flatbed truck near the corner of Front and Eunice streets in Port Angeles last week remained in serious condition in the intensive care unit of Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center on Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said.

John P. Owens, 48, was flown from Olympic Medical Center to the Seattle trauma center Thursday night.

He was listed in critical condition Friday and was upgraded to serious condition Saturday.

Port Angeles police were called to the scene at 9:17 p.m. Thursday. Front Street traffic was detoured at Race Street until 2:24 a.m. Friday, the state Department of Transportation said.

Based on witness reports, Port Angeles police believe Owens jaywalked out into traffic, crossed the first lane and was hit by a truck that was trying to avoid him in the second lane.

The driver of the flatbed truck has not been identified.

“We haven’t filed any charges,” Port Angeles Deputy Police Chief Brian Smith said.

Police have said Owens was likely hit by a mirror on the truck.

Traffic was reported as traveling at less than 35 mph along Front Street, which is part of U.S. Highway 101.

The State Patrol assisted city police.

The investigation is expected to be completed sometime this week, Smith said.