A pedestrian was seriously injured on Saturday after being hit by a vehicle on PR-3, kilometer 36.4, in Luquillo. According to preliminary information, the driver was traveling on the road when, due to circumstances under investigation, they hit the pedestrian and fled the scene. The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital in the metropolitan area, where their condition was described as critical.
Initially, the Police reported that the pedestrian had died, but later corrected the information, stating that the victim is in serious condition. The accident occurred in the direction of Fajardo, near the Wendy's restaurant and the Luquillo beach exit. The authorities were alerted through a 9-1-1 call at around 11:55 a.m.
The Police reported that one person was detained in connection with the incident as part of the investigation. Agents from the Highway Patrol Division of the Fajardo Area are at the scene, attending to the situation and conducting the corresponding investigation.