NORFOLK, Va.
(NPD) – A pedestrian was taken to the hospital Wednesday night with life-threatening
injuries after being struck by a SUV near Granby Street and Maycox Avenue.
The crash occurred
just after 7:45 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the 7400 block of Granby
Street.
The
preliminary investigation has revealed that a man was stuck by a Toyota RAV4
while attempting to run across Granby Street.
The driver, who stated at the scene, was not injured. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be a
contributing factor for the driver.
The pedestrian
was quickly taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and is listed in critical
condition.
Norfolk Police
Traffic Fatality Team is investigating the crash. Currently, the southbound
lanes of the 7400 block of Granby are closed and motorist should expect to be
rerouted. Once their investigation is
complete, the roadway will reopen.
There were
no other injuries reported, and no other vehicles involved.
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