Jonathan Cox
NORFOLK, Va. – A man is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle while standing outside a Downtown Norfolk restaurant.
The accident happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Granby and Plume Street in Downtown Norfolk.
The man was found lying in the roadway when first responders arrived on scene.
John Vanderwilt
According to a preliminary investigation, the man was standing outside of the restaurant when he was hit by a driver of a Honda SUV who lost control of their car.
Family members have identified the victim as 24-year-old Jonathan Cox. Cox's family says he's in critical condition.
Police say John Vanderwilt was arrested for driving under the influence as a result of the crash. He is out on bond.
A Facebook post from Jack Brown's Burger and Beer Joint says the man who was hit is a Beertender at the restaurant, which closed for the day after the crash.
The accident is being investigated by the Norfolk police traffic fatality team.
Cox's friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help with his medical expenses.
