Massac Co. Pedestrian Injured When Hit by SUV

A Massac County man was taken to a local hospital after he was struck by a vehicle Monday morning.

Illinois State Police were called to Mount Mission Road about 1/2-mile from Country Club Road about 6:50 am. Police say a 39-year-old Metropolis man was standing at his mailbox when he was hit by an SUV driven by a 28-year-old Dongola man. 

The pedestrian was taken to an out-of-state hospital for treatment of his injuries, which police say did not appear to be life-threatening. 

The driver was not hurt. He may face charges based on the pending investigation.