Pedestrian killed in Harrison County crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- One person was pronounced dead on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Harrison County.
The 61-year-old male driver of a 2019 Lincoln MKT was driving in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 136 when a 71-year-old female pedestrian walked into his path.
The front of the driver's vehicle struck the pedestrian and came to rest in the eastbound lanes, facing east, on its wheels.
The pedestrian, from Santee, California, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Harrison County Coroner at 11:45 p.m. and was transported by the Harrison County Coroner to Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany, Missouri.
The driver did not suffer any injuries; however, his car had minor damage and was towed by Southside Auto and Towing.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived on the scene at 11:28 p.m. and was assisted by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and the Bethany Police Department.
