Methuen Man Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver

What Happened 
 
According to The Eagle Tribune, a Methuen man crossing Union Street in Methuen reportedly sustained a spinal injury when he was hit by a driver this past Wednesday night around 10:00 p.m. The driver left the scene of the accident and is currently being sought by police.

Authorities reported that the 33-year-old man did not lose consciousness at the scene and was able to provide a description of the vehicle that struck him to police. It was reported that the driver proceeded down Union Street, came to a stop beyond the accident, but then fled the scene.

Officials are continuing to investigate the serious accident and are actively searching for a dark, mid-sized vehicle that could have been a delivery vehicle or a taxi. The vehicle may have damage to the front left headlight due to the impact.

The Tribune reported that as of Thursday the man was in critical condition at a Boston area hospital.  

Pedestrian Accident Injury Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 70,000 pedestrians across the U.S. were injured in 2010 as a result of motor vehicle accidents and accounted for 3% of all individuals who were hurt in these types of accidents.  

When to Consider Contacting a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer 

 If you or someone you know has suffered serious injuries as a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident in Massachusetts, contact a Massachusetts pedestrian accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about the legal options that may be available to you.

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