crash_reports: 1900001159

MV#1 was traveling east on Commonwealth Ave. Pedestrian was crossing the cross walk at Cedar St from the north side of Commonwealth ave to the south side. The pedestrian stated that he was more than half way across the cross walk when he was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian stated that he did not see the vehicle until it was to late. Operator of MV#1 stated that she did not see the pedestrian crossing the cross walk until right before she struck him. Operator of MV#1 stated that as soon as she saw him she attempted to stop, but was not able to do so until after she struck the pedestrian. A witness at the scene stated that he was stopped in the west bound side of Commonwealth Ave allowing the pedestrian to cross. He stated that he saw MV#1 approaching the crosswalk and not stopping. He stated that he was not able to signal the pedestrian or operator of MV#1. The witness stated that he observed the pedestrian struck, and immediately got out of his vehicle to help. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital by medics. Pictures were taken of his injuries to be attached to this report. MV#1 was driven off scene. Pictures were take of the damage to MV#1. A citation was issued to the operator of MV#1.