One person seriously injured after being hit by car on Belt Highway

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Posted: Oct 17, 2019 10:07 PM

Updated: Oct 18, 2019 4:06 AM

Posted By: Ron Johnson

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A man is in the hospital after being hit by a car on the Belt Highway Thursday evening.

St. Joseph Police responded to the area shortly after 7 p.m. in the area of Pickett Road and S. Belt Highway.

Police said a man was attempting to cross the road when he was struck. The man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Authorities said the man was wearing dark clothing which they believe might have contributed to the accident.

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