According to the crash report, the incident occurred just after 4:00 a.m. when the SUV driven by a 38-year-old Rockaway Beach woman was traveling eastbound on Highway 176 while the pedestrian was walking in the roadway.
The driver crossed the centerline in an attempt to avoid a collision when the pedestrian then moved in front of the vehicle. The driver applied the brakes, causing the SUV to slide before striking the pedestrian.
The pedestrian sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Taney County Ambulance District to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield for treatment.
The driver was not reported injured. The vehicle sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
