Pedestrian vs. Vehicle, Dec. 7

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 6:42 am, Douglas County Emergency Communications received a 911 call of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the area of the Log Cabin Grocery, located at 4751 NE Stephens Street in Roseburg. The Sheriff’s office responded and determined that 10 year old Danyelle Wright of Roseburg was walking in the crosswalk when she was struck by an oncoming 2003 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Debera Anderson, age 58 of Roseburg. Following the crash investigation, Anderson was issued a traffic citation for Careless Driving and Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for a Pedestrian. Wright was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg where she received treatment for her injuries which appear to be minor. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers to stay alert to their surroundings, especially in limited visibility conditions.