Updated Information
10/30; 1 p.m.—The Rome Police Department has just released the name of the person hit by a van on Erie Boulevard on Oct. 22.
The 31-year-old male pedestrian struck by the utility van was identified as Joseph W. Lamie, according to RPD.
“Lamie sustained numerous internal injuries as a result of the collision,” RPD continued.
He is being treated at an area hospital for his injuries and is listed in critically stable condition at this time.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
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.
A man was struck by a utility van while crossing Erie Boulevard East on Wednesday morning.
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