EDWARDSVILLE - Glen Carbon Police and Fire Department personnel worked a serious incident around 8 p.m. Tuesday on Illinois 159 across from Walgreen's after a pedestrian was struck.

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Article continues after sponsor message

The man was rushed to Anderson Hospital for emergency care, authorities said. For a period of time, that section of Illinois Route 159 was closed while authorities investigated the accident.