Everett man hospitalized after being hit by truck

Published 10:20 am Friday, February 22, 2008

EVERETT – A pedestrian was seriously hurt after being hit by a truck in north Everett early this morning, police said.

The man, 73, of Everett, was crossing Rucker Avenue at the intersection with 33rd Street when he was struck around 6:30 a.m., Everett police Sgt. Robert Goetz said. A truck driven by an Everett man, 55, was turning onto Rucker from 33rd Street when it hit the man.

The injured man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious injuries, Goetz said. His condition was not immediately known.

Traffic collision detectives are investigating. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved.

Police are asking any witnesses to call the Everett Police Department Tip Line at 425-257–8450.