Pedestrians injured in Rathdrum

RATHDRUM — Two pedestrians were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Rathdrum this morning.

James K. Valentine, 68, Rathdrum, was in critical condition at Kootenai Health this afternoon, while Joyce A. Valentine, 66, was treated and released.

According to Idaho State Police, Ashley J. Janssen, 21, Rathdrum, was turning westbound in a 2006 Ford F-150 truck onto Highway 53 from Westwood Drive in front of Super 1 Foods when she struck the pedestrians in the crosswalk.  

The accident occurred around 6:40 a.m.

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office and Rathdrum Police assisted ISP at the scene.

An investigation continues.