Pedestrian Struck At Intersection Of Franklin and Columbia

CHAPEL HILL – A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Franklin Street and Columbia Street, Sergeant Josh Mecimore of the Chapel Police Department confirms.

WCHL received reports of the incident around noon on Monday. It caused a portion of the road to be closed.

Mecimore says it was a low speed collision.  The pedestrian was woman, and she was transported to UNC Hospitals with no major injuries.  Mecimore says she was crossing against the light.

The roadway is open now.

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