A pedestrian was hospitalized Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle outside the Family Dollar store on East Avenue E, according to a statement from the Alpine Police Department.
Police said the collision occurred at about 1:44 p.m. when a 2019 Kia Sorento entered the store’s parking lot and struck a pedestrian near the main entrance. The pedestrian was taken to Big Bend Regional Medical Center and admitted for treatment of her injuries.
According to the report signed by Lt. Kirk Caughman, the driver remained at the scene, cooperated with the investigation, and showed no indicators of impairment.
The incident remains under investigation by the Alpine Police Department.
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