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Clive Police: Teenage driver who hit pedestrian will not face charges

Police say that the 70-year-old victim was moving a vehicle from his driveway. When he got out of the car and crossed the street, he was struck by the 15-year-old.

CLIVE, Iowa — A man is in the hospital after being hit by a car while crossing the street early Wednesday morning, the Clive Police Department said.

Police say a 15-year-old boy with a school driver's permit who struck and injured a 70-year-old man around 7:30 a.m. in the 16800 block of Tanglewood Drive will face no charges.

Police say that the victim was moving a vehicle from his driveway. When he got out of the car and crossed the street outside of the crosswalk, he was struck by the 15-year-old.

The driver told police there was "blinding sun" in his eyes, which made it hard for him to see the pedestrian. The driver remained at the scene, while another driver on the road called 911 and bystanders gave the pedestrian first aid until crews arrived.

As of Thursday afternoon, the victim is recovering from serious injuries and is in stable condition at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Media Release No charges to be filed in Car Verses Pedestrian Crash RE: Update to crash investigation, CPD Case #...

Posted by Clive Police Department on Thursday, September 1, 2022

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