Easton Pedestrian Hit by Car in Wilson

An Easton man was hospitalized Thursday after being hit by a car in Wilson, according to published reports.

The Express-Times reports Ismel Acevedo, 33, of South Second street was struck at the intersection of Ferry and Northampton streets.

Police said the vehicle that hit Acevedo was driven by 49-year-old Craig Strickland of Allentown, who was heading east on Northampton Street to turn onto Ferry.

Wilson police told the newspaper they do not believe alcohol played a role in the accident.

This was the second pedestrian accident in Wilson in the last few weeks. The first one was much more serious. On December 11, , 22, of Easton's South Side, died after being hit by an SUV on the 1600 block of Northampton Street.

Kelly Marazas, a Wilson resident, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving while under the influence, and other offenses in connection with the crash.