Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Williams Delight

ST. CROIX — A 50-year-old man succumbed to wounds he sustained when a vehicle struck him in Williams Delight on Wednesday evening, VIPD Media Specialist Sakeeda Freeman announced today.

According to Ms. Freeman, citing a preliminary report, on Wednesday at about 6:52 p.m., the 911 emergency call center notified officers of an auto incident involving a pedestrian located on the Melvin H. Evans Highway in the vicinity of Williams Delight.

According to the release, the victim was struck by a vehicle heading west and sustained multiple injuries, including a contusion to the left knee and contusion to the left side of his head.

At approximately 9:55 pm, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the Juan Luis Hospital and was pronounced dead. He was later identified as Juan Matias of Williams Delight.

The incident is still pending further investigation, and VIPD is asking anyone with information relative to the matter to call 911, or the anonymous tip service Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or go to www.crimestoppersusvi.org

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