Toddler, teen injured by driver in crosswalk

EDMONDS, Wash. — A toddler and a teenager were struck and injured by a driver while in a crosswalk in Edmonds, police said.

At about 3:10 p.m. on April 22, officers were called to 220th Street Southwest at 80th Avenue West for pedestrians who had been hit by a car.

Police said a family of four was crossing the road in the marked crosswalk when a car going eastbound failed to stop.

A 14-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy both sustained injuries and were taken to Harborview Medical Center.

Both of the children returned home over the weekend. The toddler is recovering from a concussion and internal bruising. The teenager suffered significant bumps and bruises, according to a news release from Edmonds police.

An adult woman and a child in a stroller were not hurt.

Police said a 61-year-old driver from Mountlake Terrace stopped and cooperated with investigators. Edmonds police said on Thursday that the driver may have been distracted after picking up a family member from school.

She was cited for second-degree negligent driving, which carries a potential $553 fine.

The driver showed no signs of impairment, police said.

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