NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A 30-year-old man was seriously injured after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing Jefferson Avenue Monday afternoon.
Newport News police responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash around 3 p.m. in the 11700 block of Jefferson Avenue.
Police said officers arrived to find a 30-year-old man with injuries believed to be life-threatening. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The initial investigation indicated the man was crossing Jefferson Avenue when he was hit by the vehicle. He was not in a crosswalk.
Police said the driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene.
Crash involving pedestrian on Oct. 25, 2021 on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News. (WAVY photo/Cortez Grayson) 
Crash involving pedestrian on Oct. 25, 2021 on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News. (WAVY photo/Cortez Grayson)
Police tweeted Monday afternoon telling drivers to avoid the area of southbound Jefferson Avenue at Pavilion Place. The road reopened by 7:15 p.m.
Hampton Roads Transit also warned people that certain routes were detoured because of the crash, including routes 111, 112, 116, and 414. Customers should expect delays.
The investigation is ongoing.
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