3Man critically injured after being hit by truck at crash scene on Route 51

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD – A man was left in critical condition early Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while standing outside his overturned vehicle on Route 51, according to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident unfolded in the early morning hours when the driver lost control of his vehicle and rolled over in the area of Lower Town Creek Road, blocking the roadway. As he exited the wreck and was being helped by other motorists, a light-colored pickup truck drove by, hit him, and then turned around and fled southbound without stopping.

The injured man sustained serious injuries and was flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 5 helicopter to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pen

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