Pedestrians hit near Union Station; two in critical condition Three female pedestrians were struck and injured - two critically - by a black sport utility vehicle that witnesses and police said sped through an intersection near Union Station Wednesday morning and then plowed into a white catering van. Police said three more people - two in the catering van and the driver of the SUV - also were injured and rushed to area hospitals. Authorities said two of the pedestrians suffered life-threatening injuries, including one who was pinned under the van. Witnesses to the crash, which occurred shortly before 8 a.m. at North Capitol Street and Massachusetts Avenue, reported a horrific scene with people running and screaming. A retired nurse said she rushed to each of the victims, but found none responsive. The chaotic aftermath led police and fire officials to release preliminary information that has now been clarified, including the number of victims and the cars that were involved. Police and three witnesses interviewed at the scene said the Ford Explorer SUV was headed south on North Capitol Street. Two people said they saw it go through a red light, hit a trash can and a traffic signal pole and then hit the three women. Witnesses said the pedestrians were feet apart but at difference locations - two on a curb and one crossing the street in a crosswalk. Witnesses said the SUV then hit the driver's side of the catering truck. The traffic signal, cut at the bottom of the pole, fell and landed on top of the SUV's roof. This post has been updated.