75-year-old man struck and seriously injured, by a 26-year-old woman driver, while he was walking on Forest Avenue in Portland.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:25am
Accident Date: 
Friday, March 7, 2014

Man hit by car on Forest Avenue dies.

Police confirmed Thursday that 74-year-old Elliot Burton, who was hit by a car while crossing Forest Avenue near Pitt Street last Saturday, has died.

Maine police say man seriously injured in crash.

Police in Portland, Maine are investigating an accident that seriously injured a 75-year-old pedestrian.

Police in Portland, Maine are investigating an accident that seriously injured a 74-year-old pedestrian, later identified as Elliot Burton

Authorities say the accident occurred at about 6:30 Saturday night on Forest Avenue.

A 26-year-old woman, later identified as Lindsay Lathrop, was driving a 2006 Toyota struck the man as he was crossing the street.

Police say the accident remains under investigation, but added that speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors.

They did not release the identities of the driver or the injured man.

People Involved: 
Elliot Burton
Lindsay Lathrop
Roadway: 
Forest Avenue

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