Police report pedestrian hit on Cranberry Highway was in crosswalk, signal lights not flashing
The accident backed up traffic for about 20 minutes but the scene is clear. Photo by Bobby Grady
The accident backed up traffic for about 20 minutes but the scene is clear. Photo by Bobby Grady
According to Wareham Police, the pedestrian struck by a vehicle Saturday, Oct. 4 on Cranberry Highway was in the crosswalk, however, a witness reports that the signal lights were not on.
According to the police report, the pedestrian was running across the crosswalk in the northbound lane of Cranberry Highway when a vehicle was coming to an abrupt stop and struck the pedestrian.
A witness and the driver of the vehicle who struck the pedestrian both said the signal lights for the crosswalk were not on, according to the police report.
The accident occurred around 11 a.m. near the Go Bananas outdoor sports store and an employee said he heard a bang and a scream and saw a person on the ground in the road before calling 911.
The pedestrian was transported to Tobey Hospital by Bourne Emergency Medical Services. As of Wednesday, Oct. 15, police have not released the identity and condition of the pedestrian.
