SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department is investigating a crash on Interstate-516 late July 8 that resulted in serious injuries to a 42-year-old pedestrian.

According to police, the initial investigation shows Howard Akins, of Chester Township, Pennsylvania, was walking in the middle of the left, southbound lane of I-516 between Mile Markers six and seven just prior to 11 p.m. when he was struck by a Honda Accord.

Akins was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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The Savannah Police Dept. expressed concern earlier this year about the number of pedestrians and cyclists that have been hit by cars this year.