Mercer Island man hit by police car in serious condition

Mercer Island

The Mercer Island man struck by a police vehicle driven by a Mercer Island police officer Wednesday night was in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center Thursday.

The man was in the crosswalk at Island Crest Way and North Mercer Way on Mercer Island Wednesday night when he was hit by the police car at about 8:16 p.m.

He was transported to Harborview with non-life-threatening injuries.

Washington State Patrol is investigating the accident, including whether the police officer had a green light and whether glare from the setting sun was a factor in the accident, Mercer Island Police Chief Ed Holmes said.

He said the police officer involved in the accident is continuing his regular work schedule.

Bothell

Garage sale will help Alzheimer's patients

Aegis of Bothell, an assisted-living center, will hold a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20 to benefit the 2007 Alzheimer's Association's Pacific Northwest Memory Walk that will be held Sept. 9 at Sand Point Magnuson Park in Seattle.

The company, its residents, employees and community members donated furniture, pictures, clothing and knickknacks for the sale that will be held at 10605 Northeast 185th St. Hot dogs, soda and baked goods will be available.

Aegis is accepting donations of gently used clothing, furniture and other household items from July 15-18. For more information, contact Leslie Campana or Tara Hughes at 425-487-3245.

Times Eastside bureau