Police: Alcohol likely a factor in accident involving pedestrian

PLUMMER - Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian early Saturday in Plummer, according to Idaho State Police.

Justin E. Hall, 28, of Plummer, was eastbound on Highway 5 at 785 C St. in a 2001 Chrysler 300 at 2:09 a.m. when the vehicle struck pedestrian Richard L. Seyler, 59, 0f Coeur d'Alene, according to ISP.

Seyler was in serious condition at Kootenai Medical Center on Saturday.

Hall and a passenger in the vehicle were not injured. It is unknown if they were wearing seat belts.

An investigation continues.