Crime & Safety

North Coventry Man Hit By Car While Carrying TV To Dumpster

A car was pulling into the parking lot and did not see the victim due to the sun glare.

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NORTH COVENTRY, PA — A man was hospitalized after being struck by a car in North Coventry while carrying a television to a dumpster.

The incident occurred on Feb. 17 just before 5 p.m. at the Valley View Apartment Complex, located on the 600 block of W. Schuylkill Road.

A car was pulling into the parking lot and did not see the victim due to the sun glare, accidentally striking the man, police said.

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The victim suffered injuries to his head and hips, according to police. He was taken by Goodwill Ambulance to Reading Hospital, where he was treated with non life-threatening injuries.

No charges were filed.

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