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Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by car

Posted at 4:08 AM, Jul 05, 2015
and last updated 2015-07-05 04:08:43-04

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday evening as he was trying to cross the street.

At approximately 10:52 p.m. on Saturday, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to incident where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Bridge Street and Riverview.

The pedestrian, a 60-year-old male, was crossing Riverview Drive when he was struck by a vehicle.

According to police, the driver did not see the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and at this time is in critical condition.

Police reported that the area was very busy due to fireworks and there was a lot of traffic.

Alcohol and speed is not believed to have been a factor in the incident.

The incident is still under investigation.