Pedestrian fighting for life after hit-and-run on South Clinton and Elmwood avenues
BRIGHTON, N.Y. – A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Monday evening at the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Elmwood Avenue.
Witnesses said the pedestrian, 61-year-old Bart Cherry, was crossing South Clinton Avenue westbound in the crosswalk against the light when a vehicle traveling from westbound Elmwood Avenue made a left turn to go southbound on South Clinton Avenue and hit the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
Cherry was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was in guarded condition Tuesday afternoon, according to Strong.
The vehicle that hit the pedestrian left the scene. It is a white or grey minivan or SUV.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 911.