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Man Seriously Injured in Crash Near Park in Downtown Newark

Newark

Police in Newark are looking into the cause of a crash that seriously injured a man in the city's downtown during the overnight hours.

According to a preliminary investigation, the crash happened on the Washington and Broad streets side of Washington Park around midnight.

Police said emergency responders arrived and found two vehicles involved in a collision near the Washington Park Medical building. 

According to authorities, they found the unconscious man, in his 30's, out of the vehicle suffering a severe head injury. He was transported to University hospital for treatment and remained under doctor's care.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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