Pedestrian injured in morning crash in Accomack Co.

MELFA, Va. – Virginia State Police say an early morning vehicle crash sent a pedestrian to the hospital.

According to police, the accident happened just after 7 a.m., in the northbound lanes of Route 13 at the Melfa stoplight. Investigation revealed that a 33-year-old man was seen crossing the southbound lanes of Route 13 when he then reportedly tried to cross the northbound lanes, walking into the path of a Nissan Rogue.

The 33-year-old Parksley resident was flown to Salisbury with life-threatening injuries.

Police say at this time, there are no charges to be filed.