Bensalem Pedestrian Critically Injured in Accident

On Dec. 16 at 8:35 p.m., Bensalem police responded to the area of 2555 Street Road for a struck pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation found that a two-door 2010 Kia operated by Peter Romagano, 28, Stanwood Drive, was traveling westbound Street Road and entered the center turn lane attempting to turn left onto Castle Drive.

The pedestrian, later identified as Manuel Rivera, 38, of the , was walking south across Street Road in front of Nifty Fifties when he was struck in the center lane by the Kia.

According to police, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factor in the accident. The pedestrian was transported to Aria Torresdale Hospital and is listed in critical condition with severe head and face trauma.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Jack Reheil or Detective Glenn Vandegrift.