Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car in Mason City

MASON CITY, Iowa (KTTC) – A 72-year-old pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car in Mason City, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

The crash happened around 8:50 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Fourth Street Southeast and South Birch Drive.

The State Patrol said a Toyota sedan was traveling west on Fourth Street and approaching the intersection when it struck Robert Peters, of Mason City, who was attempting to cross the street. The driver was a 16-year-old Mason City resident.

Peters was taken to MercyOne for injuries of unknown severity.

The crash remains under investigation.

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