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Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Bangor

The driver of the car told police they did not see the pedestrian while making a left turn, police said.

BANGOR, Maine — A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Bangor Thursday afternoon. 

Shortly before 12:30 p.m., Bangor police and fire crews responded to a report of a car vs. pedestrian crash at the intersection of Main and Union Streets, according to a news release from the Bangor Police Department. 

Police said a pedestrian was struck while a passenger car made a left turn from Main Street onto Union Street. The driver of the car cited being unable to see the pedestrian, who was using the crosswalk, while making the left turn, police added. 

The 35-year-old pedestrian reportedly suffered serious injuries and was brought to a nearby hospital. 

NEWS CENTER Maine crews at the scene observed clothes and a car with a damaged windshield still on the road.

The Bangor Fire Department said in a Twitter post that Main and Union Streets will experience traffic delays and detours while Bangor police investigate the scene.

No further information has been released at this time. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

    

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