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Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Murray

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MURRAY, Utah — A pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle on State Street.

The incident occurred near 4800 south on State Street around 9 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound hit a man in his late 50's.

Officials said witnesses reported seeing the man try to cross the street "several yards outside of the crosswalk" when he was hit by the vehicle.

The driver stayed at the scene and is being cooperative with the investigation, police reported.

Identities of the pedestrian who was hit as well as the driver were not made available.

Officials closed the road while an investigation ensued. The road was reopened at about midnight.