Two pedestrians were hospitalized late Friday night after a hit-and-run at the corner of Atwater and Fess avenues.
A silver BMW drove onto the sidewalk on the northeast corner of Fess and Atwater, hit two pedestrians and then drove away. This is the fifth report this month of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on or near the IU campus.
Police are still looking for the vehicle, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Shawn Rasche said.
Sophomore Katie Kikalos said she saw the accident Friday night when she was driving in the left lane on Atwater approaching Fess. Ahead of her in the right lane was a dark-colored Jeep and the BMW on Fess about to cross Atwater.
The driver of the BMW pulled out in front of the Jeep, causing both to swerve out of the way to avoid a collision, Kikalos said.
“I thought it was going to be a three-car accident,” Kikalos said.
The two pedestrians, a man and a woman, were attempting to walk southbound on Fess, Rasche said.The woman injured her neck and back and had cuts on her elbows, Rasche said. The man stated having pain in his left knee.
Both were taken to Bloomington Hospital, treated for their injuries and released. Officer Tracy Headley is investigating the case. If anyone has information about the accident, call BPD at 812-339-4477.
2 injured in hit-and-run on Friday near campus
Pedestrians were treated for minor injuries, released
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