Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Downtown Area

TYLER — One person was taken to a local hospital after an auto-pedestrian accident in the downtown Tyler area. According to KETK, the accident at the intersection of Line Street and North Broadway Avenue was reported around 12:15 Tuesday afternoon. Tyler Police said two women were crossing Broadway at Line Street when one person hesitated in crossing. Authorities said a driver began to turn and the woman began walking across, resulting in her injury when she was struck. The driver made sure she was okay and then left the scene. He later came back while police were investigating. The incident is under investigation as to whom is at fault. Police said the crossing signals were working properly at the intersection.