DCSO investigating after person struck, injured on Highway 10 outside of Lawrence

Lawrence, KANSAS – According to the Sheriff’s Office, this unfortunate accident occurred right before 6 a.m. Sunday.

It happened on Highway 10.

Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash.

The responding deputies discovered that the victim had gotten out of their car to help someone involved in a crash.

Deputies said that person was struck by an oncoming car.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time.

This incident remains under investigation.

This is  a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.