Elderly man dies after being struck by truck on Highway 76

By Callie Baker
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An elderly man from Ava has died after being struck by a pickup truck on Missouri Route 76 east of his hometown on Monday.

What We Know: Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 81-year-old man died around 3:06 p.m. after he ran out in front of the pickup, driven by a 17-year-old from Norwood.

The teen was not injured despite his truck having extensive damage and officials saying he was not wearing a seatbelt.

(Image Courtesy of Missouri State Highway Patrol)