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Pedestrian hit by car while trying to cross Assembly St.

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The Columbia Police Department is investigating an accident involving a pedestrian on Assembly St. early Saturday morning.

Police say just after midnight, a person was crossing Assembly Street at Pendleton when they were hit by a southbound vehicle.

In their preliminary investigation, police say they believe the pedestrian was not using the crosswalk.    

The victim was taken to a local hospital with head trauma. The victim's name and condition have not been released yet.

Police continue to investigate.

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