08/09/17 – 6:09 P.M.

A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a car in Ottawa Tuesday afternoon. Ottawa Police report that the accident happened around 12:50 p.m. on Oak Street. 18-year-old Raymond Orengo of Ottawa was driving south on Oak Street. He passed a vehicle and struck 58-year-old Denise Balbaugh of Ottawa.

Balbaugh was taken to Lima St. Rita’s with serious injuries. Police are still investigating the accident with charges pending for Orengo.