Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run collision

Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run collision

DALTON GARDENS — A 45-year-old Coeur d'Alene man suffered serious injuries early this morning when he was apparently walking and struck by a vehicle.

Rodney H. Russell, who sustained upper body and head trauma, was in critical condition at Kootenai Health earlier today.

The driver continued on and did not stop or render aid, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

Russell was found lying just off the east side of the 5800 block of North 15th Street just north of East Dalton Avenue in Dalton Gardens just after 4:15 a.m.

The initial investigation indicates Russell was walking along the east shoulder of the road when he was struck by a northbound vehicle.

Evidence collected from the scene leads investigators to believe the suspect vehicle may be a mid- to full-sized SUV or pickup. There will be notable damage to the right front corner of the suspect vehicle around the passenger side headlight assembly. The vehicle was also equipped with a translucent, dark gray (smoke-colored) bug guard that will be damaged on the passenger side.

Investigators are also researching other broken bumper parts with part numbers that remained at the scene to determine the specific make and model of the vehicle.

An investigation continues.

Those with information are urged to call 446-1300 or leave an anonymous tip on the KCSO website at http://bit.ly/1G4HI35.