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