Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck Saturday

At approximately 9:10 pm, New Castle County Paramedics (NCCEMS), Belvedere Fire Company, Cranston Heights Fire Company, Elsmere Fire Company, and Minquas Fire Company of Newport were dispatched to Centerville Rd. in the area of Boxwood Rd. for a pedestrian struck.

NCCEMS Assistant PIO Oliver Kocher said upon arrival, New Castle County Paramedics found an approximately 40-year-old female patient in the care of Elsmere Fire Company EMTs. The patient suffered suspected internal injuries and injuries to her pelvis and lower extremities. The patient was treated on scene by New Castle County Paramedics and was transported to Christiana Hospital via Elsmere Fire Company ambulance, accompanied by New Castle County Paramedics.

She was in critical condition at the time of transport.

Delaware State Police is investigating the incident.