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Pedestrian struck, flown to hospital with serious injuries

A pedestrian was struck this morning in front of a Walgreens pharmacy on at Smoketown and Old Bridge roads in Lake Ridge. 

Here’s more in a police press release: 

Accident Investigation | Eastern PWC: Officers are currently investigating an accident involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian in the 12600 block of Smoketown Rd in front of the Walgreens. One lane of NB Smoketown Rd toward Old Bridge Rd is currently closed at Beaver Pond Rd. The pedestrian was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Please use an alternate route and follow police direction. Old Bridge Rd is not affected.

Police reopened all lanes of Smoketown Road at about 9:30 a.m. following their investigation.