MANCHESTER – A Whiting woman was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 530 over the weekend, according to police.
On Oct. 13, Manchester Police responded to the area of County Route 530 and Manchester Blvd. for reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Once on the scene, officers observed a black 2011 Chevrolet Cruz stationary in the east bound shoulder of Route 530 and the pedestrian lying in the east bound lane of the roadway in front of the Whiting Town Center driveway.
According to police, 73-year old Waldemar Kurbansade of Whiting was driving eastbound on Route 530 when he struck 82-year old Anna Rammos, also of Whiting. Rammos was attempting to cross the street in front of the Dollar General when the incident occurred.
Kurbansade attempted to avoid the collision by braking and swerving, however, he was unsuccessful. Rammos was struck by the front bumper of his vehicle, police said.
[adrotate banner="278"]It was raining at the time of the crash and the area where the collision occurred was poorly lit, police added.
Rammos sustained injuries to her right leg and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment.
The investigation is ongoing.
