A University of Massachusetts graduate student was severely injured as she was crossing the street in the early evening last night.
According to University spokesman Ed Blaguszewski, Li Cai, 25 years old and a student living on campus, was struck by a four-door Toyota Camry while crossing Massachusetts Ave.
The accident occurred at 5:50 p.m., across from the Isenberg School of Management.
Cai was thrown approximately 20 ft. by the collision and witnesses said she rolled over the car on impact.
Blaguszewski said there was significant damage to the car.
The accident is under investigation by the UMPD, and little information is available. However, the accident occurred close to sunset. At this time, the sun shines directly through the windshields of drivers travelling west on Massachusetts Ave., typically slowing traffic significantly as a driver's visibility is limited.
Massachusetts Ave. was shut down briefly following the accident, and the scene was surrounded by yellow tape and evidence markers.
Cai was escorted to Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, Mass., by the Amherst Fire Department. No information is currently available on her condition.
William McGuinness can be reached at wmcguinn@gmail.com.
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