Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run
A man is in serious condition after a Johnson County hit-and-run accident Tuesday.
Nicholas D. Lawson, 31, of Osceola, was outside of his vehicle at 6:42 p.m. on eastbound U.S. Route 50 east of Northwest 175th Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. He was attempting to refuel his vehicle when an unknown vehicle struck him and left the scene.
The impact inflicted serious injuries to Lawson. A Life Flight helicopter flew him to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.
Woman hurt in rear-end collision
A rear-end collision in Morgan County injured a Versailles woman at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday.
Kira D. Shepard, 36, struck the rear of another southbound vehicle on Route 5 north of the Route TT North junction, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Chad R. Baker, 34, of Springfield, was making a left turn when Shepard collided with the back of his truck.
Shepard was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries. An ambulance took her to Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. Baker was unhurt in the collision.
Information is taken from preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved.
