At approximately 9 p.m. Saturday evening, two pedestrians were struck by a car at Toomer's Corner.
Hector F. Hernandez-Corzo, 23, and Kathleen L. Holt, 28, were struck by a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser at the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue.
According to Auburn Police, Holt was taken to East Alabama Medical Center and Hernandez-Corzo was life-flighted to Columbus Regional Hospital.
Both victims were treated for non life-threatening injuries and later discharged from their areas of treatment.
The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Corey A. Davenport, 23, of Auburn. Davenport was reportedly not injured.
Dawson is assertive that citizens refrain from assuming the cause(s) of the accident and allow police to continue the investigation.
"The investigation is still ongoing and alcohol is not suspected to have played a role in the accident," Dawson said.
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