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Young woman remains in critical condition after being hit by bus

The young woman was crossing the street on 8th Avenue when she was struck by the bus as it was traveling north on South Sullivan.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Monday update: Young woman remains in critical condition after being hit by a school bus traveling north on South Sullivan on Friday night.

The Spokane Valley Traffic Unit is investigating a crash involving a school bus and a young woman on Friday night at approximately 10:25 p.m., on Sullivan Road and 8th Avenue, near Central Valley High School.

She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, where she remains in critical condition as of Tuesday, Sept. 6, according to the Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD).

The young woman was crossing the street on 8th Avenue when she was struck by the bus as it was traveling north on South Sullivan.

The bus driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. 

Witnesses also say the traffic light for the bus was green when the young woman was hit. 

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office do not believe impairment played a role in the incident, and the driver has not been charged. 

This is a developing story, we'll continue to bring you the latest as we learn it.

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