A man was hit by a car early Saturday morning while crossing DeRenne Avenue near Bull Street. Police say he wasn’t using a crosswalk at the time of the accident.

Pedestrian Struck by Car and Injured in Savannah

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A man was hit by a car early Saturday morning while crossing DeRenne Avenue near Bull Street. Police say he wasn’t using a crosswalk at the time of the accident.

🚨 Why It Matters: Pedestrian accidents are a recurring issue on Savannah’s busy streets, especially where crosswalks aren’t used.

👮 What’s Happening:

  • The Savannah Police Department reported that the man sustained a large laceration and was taken to Memorial Health for treatment.
  • Traffic heading westbound on DeRenne was rerouted at Bull Street while the police conducted a traffic investigation.

🔎 Between the Lines: Pedestrian safety on Savannah’s streets continues to be a concern.