Jul 30, 2020

Pedestrian injured attempting to cross South Ohio Street

Posted Jul 30, 2020 1:01 PM

A Salina man was injured when he was hit while attempting to cross South Ohio Street Wednesday night.

Patrick Lynch, 70, of Salina, was attempting to cross South Ohio Street toward the northwest when he was struck by a 2008 Ford F250 pickup that was making a left turn off of Albert Avenue onto South Ohio Street, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. The accident occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, he noted. According to Forrester, the pickup was driven by Jeffrey Colile, 54, of Salina.

Lynch was not attempting to cross South Ohio Street in the crosswalk at the intersection, Forrester added.

Lynch, who sustained a cut to his head, complained of back pain and was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center, Forrester noted.

No citations were issued, he added.