JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said a 14-year-old subject stepped out in front of a car near the Cheney Mansion on U.S. Route 67 and was struck at 10:57 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. He was transported from the scene to Jersey Community Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but for additional treatment, the chief said.
Chief Blackorby labeled the situation as an accident and the young person was warned for not using the crosswalk.
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Chief Blackorby advised that kids going from lunch definitely use the crosswalks and also urged motorists to please yield for any pedestrian crossing on the busy Route 67 roadway.
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