Clay, NY (November 10, 2024) – A man was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing Morgan Road in front of the Amazon Warehouse in the Town of Clay on Saturday evening. Emergency responders and law enforcement quickly arrived at the scene.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:50 PM. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, the man was walking from a bus stop on the east side of Morgan Road and attempting to cross the street when a southbound vehicle hit him. He was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Morgan Road was closed from the Liverpool Bypass to Steelway Boulevard South for several hours to allow for a thorough investigation and cleanup of the scene. Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the crash, including visibility and road conditions, to determine contributing factors.
Our thoughts are with the injured man, and we hope for his full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in New York
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