A 57-year-old North Platte man suffered head and leg injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on Saturday afternoon.

At around 4:54 P.M., on October 1, officers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Rodeo Road, near Maple Street.

According to Investigator John Deal, it was determined that a 1989 Ford LTD, driven by 84-year-old Thelma Ehlers, was eastbound on Rodeo Road when Greg Blom reportedly attempted to cross the street and was struck by Ehlers’ vehicle.

Deal says Blom suffered injuries to his leg and head and was transported by ambulance to Great Plains Health.  His condition at this time is unknown.

Two witnesses, who spoke to officers, reported that Blom crossed directly in front of the vehicle before he was struck.  Deal says “improper crossing” by Blom was the primary cause of the accident.

The vehicle sustained about $500 in damage.  No citations were issued.