New South Street remained closed 3 hours after the accident as police investigated the scene.
New South Street in Northampton is blocked off Wednesday night as police investigate the scene of an accident where a 35-year-old man was struck while crossing the street.
NORTHAMPTON - A 35-year-old man was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Wednesday night with serious injuries after he was stuck by a car while crossing New South Street, police said.
The man's identity was not being released.
Sgt. Robert Powers said the accident occurred at about 4:40 p.m.
Police were still at the scene more than 3 hours later investigating the accident. Traffic on New South Street was being detoured.
Powers said the accident happened along a section of the road between the Center for the Arts building and the rear of the Academy of Music.
It was not clear yet if the man was hit while in a crosswalk. Powers said he had yet to hear specifics about the investigation from officers who were still at the scene.
No information was available on the driver of the car or any charges, he said.