Man Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car in Springfield

Authorities say a man is in the hospital after he was struck by a car near Missouri State University.

Officers were called to the area of Campbell and Grand Monday afternoon where they discovered the victim lying in the road.

According to witness statements, the pedestrian was walking along Grand northbound, while the vehicle that hit him was turning west onto Grand when the accident occurred.

The victim was taken to a Springfield hospital, his identity and condition are unknown at this time.