Crozer-Chester seeks ID on patient hurt in fire

Doctors at Crozer-Chester Medical Center are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was brought to the hospital two months ago.

The man was in stable but serious condition Wednesday afternoon. He was found March 26 injured and unconscious in a park near a residence at 121 Sayres Neck Road in Bridgeton, N.J., said Grant Gegwich, vice president of public relations and marketing for Crozer-Keystone Health System.

Gegwich said the man may have been injured in a fire at the residence. He was brought to the Delaware County hospital by helicopter.

Citing confidentiality laws, Gegwich said he could not comment specifically on the nature of the man's injuries. He also said he did not know the cost incurred so far by the hospital in treating the patient.

The patient has no identification and doesn't speak much. Gegwich did not know what language the man speaks, but he said the hospital believes the man is Hispanic.

Crozer-Chester has been in contact with New Jersey State Police officers, who said the man's name could be Edmidio Valentin, Gegwich said.

A state police spokesman, Sgt. Gregory Williams, declined to comment Tuesday.

Gegwich said this was the first time since the man's arrival that the medical center was reaching out to the public for help. He said the staff had been trying other means of identifying the man and locating his family or friends.

Anyone with information regarding the man's identity is asked to call 484-482-3584.