ANNA MARIA – Ohio resident S. Weiss (no first name provided) was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2, while crossing Pine Avenue near the Roser Memorial Community Church.
According to Sgt. Brett Getman, of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Unit, Weiss was transported to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton with non-life-threatening injuries. Weiss was conscious, alert and smiling while lying on the gurney as he was being wheeled to the EMS transport vehicle.
The vehicle that struck Weiss was driven by Anna Maria resident R. Walter (no first name provided). According to Getman, Walter was issued a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Local resident Rich Bell witnessed the accident.
“The guy was crossing in front of Roser Church, at the crosswalk,” Bell said. “He was hit by the side of the vehicle and he fell on his right shoulder. He got a couple scuffs, but he’s really lucky because it could have been way worse. If he hadn’t turned like he did he would have went over the front of the car.”
