BATH
Three pedestrians were struck by vehicles in two seperate instances in Bath Wednesday.
Bath police were called to a crash on Washington Street at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday when visibility was bad. Savary said a BIW employee saw an approaching car and ran across the road believing he could get out of the path of the vehicle in time.
He was unable to cross in time and was struck by the car, Savary said. The man suffered minor injuries to his leg and continued to go to work.
No charges were issued.
The man hadn’t attempted to cross the road at a crosswalk, Savary, who noted it is important pedestrians don’t dart out into traffic.
At about 5:44 p.m., a woman, 18, and a 17-yearold male were struck by a 2013 Honda Pilot while walking in the roadway near the YMCA on Centre Street, according to Bath Police Lt. Robert Savary
Savary said the driver Garrett Guftafson, 39, of Brunswick, reported the incident.
No charges were issued.
Both pedestrians were wearing dark clothing when the collision occurred, and were walking in the road because the sidewalks were slippery. They were taken to a hospital by ambulance with serious injuries that weren’t life threatening, Savary said.
Savary said when it is dark with drizzling conditions that inhibit visibility, it is very difficult to see someone walking alongside the road. If individuals are walking at night, even on the sidewalk, they should make sure they are visible, whether they wear reflective gear or walk with a flashlight. If possible, walk against the flow of traffic.
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