OROFINO, Idaho – A 73-year-old Orofino woman was taken to a local hospital after she was hit by a car while crossing the roadway of Michigan Avenue.

The Orofino Police Department received a call about the incident at 5:54 on November 4 and responded to 330 Michigan Avenue, the scene of the crash.

Idaho State Police also responded to the scene at 6:04 p.m.

The 71-year-old driver hit the woman while she was driving south on Michigan Avenue and cooperated with law enforcement during their investigation.

The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

“The Idaho State Police would like to remind the motoring public to always be vigilant of pedestrians as daylight hours are short and winter driving conditions are approaching,” the Idaho State Police wrote in its release a

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