A pedestrian was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle on South Meadow Street in Ithaca, according to local police.
The accident occurred around 4:24 p.m. in the 700 block of the roadway. Responding officers found both the driver and the injured pedestrian at the scene. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police determined the driver was at fault and issued tickets at the scene. The specific nature of the violations was not disclosed.
In a statement, the Ithaca Police Department urged both drivers and pedestrians to stay alert. “A few seconds of awareness can prevent serious accidents and save lives,” the release noted.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact the department through dispatch, the tipline, or the city’s anonymous online tip form.
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