Man struck by car in Lawrence

Accident on Broadway between Frost Lane and Washington Avenue

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A man, 81, was crossing Broadway near Frost Lane in Lawrence, when he was hit by a 2016 Toyota that was operated by a man, 30, heading north on Broadway at 6:37 a.m. on Dec. 18, police said.

The pedestrian suffered a broken arm and severe head trauma, according to police. He was taken to a local hospital by Hatzalah ambulance for treatment. The driver was not injured, police said.

A brake and safety test was performed on the vehicle at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. The accident closed Broadway between Frost Lane and Washington Avenue to traffic through the morning.