A construction worker was struck by a vehicle on Larson St in Knoxville this afternoon.
At approximately 3:30pm, Knoxville emergency services were notified of a pedestrian hit by a moving vehicle. The Knoxville Police Department tells KNIA/KRLS News that according to the driver, a lot of dust was being kicked up around the area that has seen a lot of construction and that the driver did not see the worker and immediately stopped after the collision. The worker was conscious and alert after the crash, and was transported to Knoxville Hospital and Clinics for further evaluation. The Knoxville Fire Department and Knoxville Police Department responded to the crash, which is still under investigation.