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Elderly man hospitalized after being struck crossing utica street — Blue and red light flasher of a patrol police car at night. Police force department in full activity with turned on lights. Night patrolling of the city with emergency flashers. Security sirens on the Canadian police vehicle.

Elderly man struck by car in Utica remains hospitalized in serious condition

Utica, NY — A Friday night crash involving a pedestrian has left an elderly man hospitalized in serious condition after he was hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Armory Drive and the Parkway.

Utica Police and Fire units responded to the scene around 8:50 p.m. and found the victim suffering from visible injuries. He was immediately transported to Wynn Hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition, according to authorities.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and fully cooperated with officers during the initial response. No charges have been filed at this time.

Members of the Utica Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team returned to the area to process the scene and gather evidence. The full circumstances of the incident remain under active investigation.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward with information that could assist in the ongoing case. Witnesses are urged to contact the Utica Police Department at 315-223-3510.

The section of roadway near the Parkway was temporarily closed Friday night while investigators documented the scene.

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Key Points

An elderly man was hit by a vehicle Friday night near Armory Drive and the Parkway in Utica
The victim was transported to Wynn Hospital and remains in serious but stable condition
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated as police continue to investigate the crash

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