Pedestrians struck by vehicle

RATHDRUM - Two pedestrians were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Rathdrum on Wednesday morning.

James K. Valentine, 68, Rathdrum, was in critical condition at Kootenai Health on Wednesday 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 F150 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.