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St. George police investigating person hit by vehicle near Utah Tech University

St. George police investigating person hit by vehicle near Utah Tech University
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ST. GEORGE, Utah — A driver in St. George has been cited and released following a crash between their vehicle and a pedestrian on Wednesday morning.

According to the St. George Police Department, the crash happened just before 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of 700 East and 100 South, near the campus of Utah Tech University.

Investigators say the victim was crossing the street in the crosswalk when she was struck at a low rate of speed by a Jeep. The Jeep was making a turn and police say it didn't see the victim.

The victim did hit her head and lost consciousness. She was taken to a local hospital.