(Sept. 2, 2021) Berlin Police reported a 74-year-old man was injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of Bay Street last Wednesday around 7:40 a.m.

In a press release, Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said Berlin Emergency Medical Services were summoned on Aug. 25 to transport a pedestrian involved in the accident to TidalHealth in Salisbury.

The unidentified man was subsequently released from TidalHealth.  

Leonardo Torres, 59, was charged in the incident.

Investigators discovered Torres was unlicensed and operating an unregistered vehicle.

Downing said the errant driver was charged with a multitude of vehicle violations. 

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and ask anyone with information to contact the department at 410-641-1333.