Suquamish tribal elder dies after being hit by vehicle

Nancy McPherson was 74; her husband is still in serious condition

A Suquamish tribal elder has died from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle in Suquamish April 6.

According to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, Nancy McPherson, 74, and her husband Donald, 78, were struck by a vehicle headed southbound on Suquamish Way near The House of Awakened Culture.

Both were airlifted to a trauma center, but despite efforts by airlift nurses and hospital staff McPherson died. Her husband remains in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

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The suspect driver has been identified as an 81-year-old man driving a 2003 Chrysler minivan. According to KCSO, he is cooperating with them as the investigation continues.

The Suquamish Tribes Human Services Department is working with the McPherson family on arrangements with a memorial service to be determined.

“Nancy was a treasured member of our community and will be dearly missed,” the Suquamish Tribal Council says in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and the rest of Nancy’s family.”