A portion of the Edens Expressway was experiencing significant delays Friday afternoon following a collision that resulted in the closure of a nearby exit ramp, according to authorities.
State police say a man walked into traffic at approximately 2:47 p.m. along the Edens southbound ramp to Wilson Avenue and was then struck by a box truck. He was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
The ramp was closed following the collision and remained shut down during the afternoon rush hour.
State troopers were investigating on scene as of 5 p.m.
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