Pedestrian hit by tractor-trailer in critical condition

A pedestrian is in critical condition after being his by a tractor-trailer at an intersection in Rome early Tuesday morning.

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The collision occurred around 6:11 a.m. at Turner McCall Boulevard and Broad Street, according to Rome police.

First responders found the injured pedestrian lying in the southbound travel lane.

According to the accident report, an 18-wheeler was approaching the intersection heading south on Turner McCall Boulevard with a green traffic light when the pedestrian unexpectedly stepped into the vehicle’s path.

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The driver of the truck told police he put on the brakes when he saw the pedestrian but couldn’t stop in time to avoid the collision.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified in police records as Driver #1, stated that he prior to the collision.

The pedestrian, who wasn’t identified, was taken to Atrium Health for treatment

The scene was turned over to the Rome Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team for further investigation into the crash.

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