Updated Information
10/22; 4 p.m.—A man was struck by a utility van while crossing Erie Boulevard East on Wednesday morning.
The Rome Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 10:50 a.m. in the 200 block.
The 31-year-old pedestrian received treatment from Rome Fire Department and AmCare Ambulance personnel before being transported by LifeNet to a local hospital.
The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.
The driver of the van was not injured.
The Rome Police Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the situation.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:
ROME, N.Y. — Erie Boulevard East in Rome has reopened following a closure due to a car crash.
According to the Rome Police Department, the road was closed from South James Street to the Rt. 365 ramp. Both eastbound and westbound lanes were affected.
This is a developing story, and more will be added as it becomes available.Â