Pedestrian Struck by Lexus in Glenville Faces Life-Threatening Injuries

Update from Greenwich Police, Friday, March 10:

On March 9, at approximately 3:16pm, the Greenwich Police Dept responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Weaver St and Hawthorne St North.

The vehicle involved, a 2016 Lexus ES350, had been traveling North on Weaver Street when it suddenly crossed the double yellow line and mounted the curbing in the northwest corner of the intersection.

Police say a pedestrian had been walking their dog, off the roadway, in the northwest grassy area of this intersection.  

The vehicle struck the pedestrian off the roadway and in the grassy area. 

The Greenwich Police Department, Greenwich Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), and Greenwich Fire Dept all responded to the scene.

GEMS transported the pedestrian to a local area emergency room for life-threatening injuries.

As of Friday morning, police said the pedestrian was still receiving care at the hospital.

The vehicle operator did not report any injuries.

Police say that due to the collision mechanics, GEMS transported the operator to a local area emergency room as a precaution.

The dog involved did not sustain any injuries, and family members took custody of the animal.   

The Greenwich Police Crash Reconstruction Team is actively conducting an investigation of this collision. There is no indication the speed of the vehicle caused this collision.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to call the Traffic Section at 203-622-8014 or 8015.

Also, information can be left on the police Confidential Tip-Lines; ft at 203-622-3333 or [email protected].

Original story, March 9:

Pedestrian Hit by Car on Weaver St in Glenville Thursday Afternoon