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Pedestrian hit by car while trying to cross Versailles Road in Lexington

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  • A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck on Versailles Road.
  • The collision occurred about 9:52 p.m. near Delmont Drive while a man crossed the street.
  • Lexington police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and is conducting.

A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday evening after police say they were hit by a car on Versailles Road.

The collision happened around 9:52 p.m. on Versailles Road near Delmont Drive. Police said a man was crossing the street when he was hit by a car.

The man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. There were no other reports of injuries.

It’s unknown if the driver involved in the crash is facing any charges. Police said the Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash site and is conducting an investigation.

Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader
Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Chris graduated from UK in December 2018. Support my work with a digital subscription
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