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Pedestrian seriously injured after hit-and-run in Portland

The man was hit while crossing the road at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Taft Avenue.

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after hitting a man crossing the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Taft Avenue around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday.

In an update, police identified the man who was hit as Aron Werman, 41, of Portland.

According to police, Werman was taken to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries. As of Tuesday, Dec. 20, Werman was still being treated at the hospital.

The car involved in the incident was described as a light to medium blue, newer model Honda CRV. Police said it should have significant front-end damage.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have information is asked to call the Portland Police Department at (207) 874-8532 or (207) 874-8575. 

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