In a recent incident that occurred late Saturday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 300 block of South Maryland Avenue in Wilmington
Officials said at approximately 9:48 p.m. crews were dispatched to the area in response to a report of a pedestrian being struck by an automobile.
Crews from the Five Points Fire Company along with New Castle County Paramedics arrived to find a lone male individual lying on the roadway. Preliminary information suggests that the individual, believed to be around 30 years old, had been hit by a sedan, resulting in significant injuries.
TCrews immediately administered critical medical attention to the injured pedestrian before transport. Their assessment showed that the man had suffered a head injury, injuries to the extremities, and potential internal injuries. He was later transported to Christiana Hospital in critical condition.
The Delaware State Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.