PORT ANGELES — A Sequim man was treated for head and shoulder injuries and discharged from Olympic Medical Center after he was hit by a car while walking across Front Street on Wednesday night.
John De Stackelberg, 58, of Sequim was crossing Front Street at its intersection with Albert Street at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday when he was hit by a 1988 Mazda driven by Paul Gottlieb, 58, of Port Angeles, according to the Port Angeles Police Department report.
Port Angeles Police Deputy Chief Brian Smith said that Gottlieb, a senior staff writer for the Peninsula Daily News, likely will not be cited.
“Based on what they know so far, the behavior of the driver doesn’t indicate that he broke any laws that would recommend getting a ticket,” Smith said.
Gottlieb braked as he approached the crosswalk but was not able to stop in time, Smith said.
He was not hurt.
De Stackelberg was treated and discharged from OMC, a hospital representative said Thursday.
Smith said that De Stackelberg was discharged the night of the mishap.
The incident remains under investigation.
Smith said police “have not ruled out” citing De Stackelberg.
De Stackelberg was wearing dark clothing and appeared to be intoxicated, Smith said.
“The officer saw clear evidence that he showed signs of being intoxicated. That contributes to their decision to look a little further,” Smith said.
Smith did not know what De Stackelberg might be cited for but said that an example could be disorderly conduct, which is defined as knowingly creating a hazardous situation.
