Pedestrian struck in Damon Road crosswalk in Northampton 

NORTHAMPTON — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a passing vehicle Tuesday afternoon on Damon Road, according to police.  

The person’s injuries were not considered life-threatening, police said.

The pedestrian had started walking into a recently installed crosswalk near the entrance to River Run Road, across the street from Mock’s Convenience Store, according to police. The pedestrian was then struck by a truck that was pulling a landscape trailer, which continued driving.

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital by Northampton Fire Rescue ambulance.

Police are investigating the incident and are encouraging anyone who may have additional information on the incident to call their dispatch line. 

Alexander MacDougall can be reached at amacdougall@gazettenet.com.

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