A construction worker was hit by a driver on I-90 near Columbia Road in Westlake. Police said Wednesday that after recovering the suspect vehicle, the driver allegedly involved has been charged.
According to ODOT, a 43-year-old male was setting up a work zone just before 2 a.m. when he was hit by an SUV that fled the scene.
The worker was transported to Metro Hospital with serious injuries.
Westlake Police initially said the vehicle should have a damaged passenger side door mirror as well as passenger side front damage.
In an update Tuesday evening, police said that they have recovered the damaged suspect vehicle, a Toyota FJ Cruiser, and are interviewing the owner about the crime.
On Wednesday, Westlake Police reported that a 50-year-old Avon Lake man was arrested Tuesday and arraigned in Rocky River Municipal Court at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. He was charged with felony aggravated vehicular assault and felony hit and run.
Police confirmed the man was alone in the car at the time of the crash.
ODOT said this is another reminder to slow down and move over for roadside workers.
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