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Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in crash on West Gate City Boulevard, according to Greensboro police.

Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in crash on West Gate City Boulevard, according to Greensboro police.

A pedestrian was seriously harmed in an incident Saturday night, as reported by the Greensboro Police Department. The authorities responded to a call at approximately 9 p.m. on West Gate City Boulevard near Paschal Street. According to the police, a pedestrian in the roadway was struck by a black Jeep Commander heading west on West Gate City Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and the pedestrian was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No charges have been pressed as of now. The Greensboro Police Department has shared these safety recommendations for pedestrians: Make yourself visible to drivers by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective or light-colored clothing. Always use the sidewalk; if unavailable, walk facing traffic and safely off the road. Utilize designated crosswalks and check for oncoming traffic before crossing the road. Avoid distractions like cellphones and maintain awareness of your surroundings. When biking, ride with traffic flow and wear a helmet while ensuring high visibility to drivers. Any information regarding the incident can be provided to Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.

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