A 49-year-old Pullman man died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday, November 2, 2026, at North Grand Avenue and Northwest Ritchie Street in Pullman, Washington. Pullman police responded to a report of a car hitting a pedestrian, and Pullman Fire Department crews gave lifesaving care before taking him to a hospital, where he later died. The Whitman County Coroner’s Office has since identified him and listed the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries.
According to KREM, the coroner’s office ruled the manner of death an accident, and the crash remains under investigation. Pullman Radio reported that police said the pedestrian was in or near the crosswalk when he was struck and that the pedestrian crossing signal was not flashing at the time; it also reported the driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Details such as the type of vehicle and any road closures have not been reported, and the facts may change as police continue their work.
A 49-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in Pullman, Washington. Pullman police responded at about 6:13 p.m. to North Grand Avenue and Northwest Ritchie Street and found the man with serious injuries. Pullman Fire Department crews gave lifesaving care and took him to Pullman Regional Hospital, where he later died.
According to KREM, the Whitman County Coroner’s Office identified the man on Tuesday, November 3, and said he died of multiple blunt force injuries; the manner of death was ruled accidental. KHQ reported that police said the crash is still under investigation. Details such as the driver’s account and any charges or citations have not been confirmed in the reports we reviewed, and fault has not been officially determined.
