Police said Williams' injuries, while serious, are not considered life-threatening.
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Police seek the public’s help as they probe a hit-and-run pedestrian accident Thursday night on Route 5 that sent 41-year-old Westfield resident Eric Williams to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with serious injuries.
A Baystate spokesman said Friday that Williams, who lives on Springfield Road, remains in critical condition. Capt. Daniel Spaulding said that Williams is stable, however, and his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The accident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Route 5 near the entrance to Rave Cinemas on the southern edge of the property. The driver of the vehicle that hit Williams did not stop.
A witness told police that a dark compact car was in the area at the time Williams was hit. Spaulding said, however, it’s not known if that vehicle was involved.
“We are looking for anybody that might have seen anything in that area on Riverdale Street near the south entrance to the Rave Cinemas,” Spaulding said.
Police have asked anyone with information to call (413) 263-3210.