EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A pedestrian was critically injured early this morning after being struck by a vehicle on the Lloyd Expressway. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Red Bank Road in the westbound lanes.
Authorities say the pedestrian was lying in the roadway when the collision took place. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene, where they found the individual in critical condition. The name and identity of the pedestrian have not been released at this time.
Deputies from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were on the scene speaking with the driver involved in the crash. The driver has not been reported as injured, and no charges have been announced as of now.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and further details will be provided as the situation develops.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the area around the Red Bank Road intersection was temporarily blocked off as authorities conducted their investigation. Local residents are urged to avoid the area as law enforcement continues to piece together the events leading to the crash.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
