1 killed after car hits group of Milligan University runners

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Condition Police (VSP) explained a person man was killed right after a auto hit 5 members of the Milligan College men’s cross region/observe and industry team in Williamsburg on Thursday evening.

The incident occurred on Williamsburg Pottery Highway near the Lightfoot Highway intersection close to 6 p.m.

According to VSP, 5 users of the team had been operating on Williamsburg Pottery Road, when they were all struck by a red-coloured two-doorway sedan. The driver fled the scene of the crash.

All five customers had been taken to Williamsburg Sentara Clinic. One of them, a 21-year-previous experienced serious injuries, and yet another, a 20-year-aged, experienced lifetime-threatening injuries.

The 20-yr-old, recognized as Eli Cramer, succumbed to his accidents at the medical center.

The driver was positioned following he crashed into the median on Route 199. He was taken into custody. VSP didn’t share his prices.

The Virginia Condition Law enforcement, Bureau of Felony Investigation, and Commonwealth’s Legal professional are investigating the incident. The loved ones associates of Cramer and other folks associated had been notified.

According to William & Mary Tribe Athletics, the Milligan crew was scheduled to take part in the 56th Once-a-year Colonial Relays that begins Friday morning.

Milligan College introduced a assertion inquiring for prayers all through this tricky time, specifically for the Cramer household:

“We are extremely shocked and saddened to share that associates of our men’s cross state/keep track of & discipline group had been in an incident involving a vehicle this evening whilst jogging near Williamsburg, VA. Sophomore Eli Cramer succumbed to his injuries. Seniors Alex Mortimer and Eli Baldy also had been injured. Mortimer at present is undergoing treatment. Baldy was dealt with and launched.”