The Luzerne County Coroner’s office has stated a man hit by a car in Wilkes-Barre Monday evening has died. They announced 54 year old Michael Walter died at the hospital. Officers say when they arrived, they found Walter, a Wilkes-Barre resident, seriously injured and provided care until EMS arrived. Walter later died that evening at the hospital from his injuries. Police say the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Man dies after being struck by car in Wilkes-Barre

Fatal pedestrian accident in Wilkes-Barre
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