Neighbor in need: Shoreline man hit by car

Shoreline resident Toni Nyman wants to alert the community to a neighbor in need.

She reports that Dave Olson, an employee at a small family-owned business called Video Factory on NE 145th between 15th and 17th NE, was hit by a car last week while he was walking home from work.

She says he "was hit by a driver who pulled onto the sidewalk and sent him flying. The hit-and-run driver stopped just long enough to see if Dave was alive; then he drove off."

She continues, "Dave is a guy in his 50's, with no insurance. He ended up with a broken leg and some damage to his hip. Although he will not require surgery, his medical expenses - and his loss of income - will be devastating. Many of us who frequent the store very much wish to help him out." 

Toni is working with the store owner to host a barbeque to collect money for Dave but in the meantime she wants to let people know they can donate at the Video Factory store.

She says that "Dave is a local guy who really could use the support of his community."

The phone number for Video Factory is 206-363-0839,

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