Teen hits pedestrian, claims it was accidental

ST. LOUIS, MO. – A female teenager claims she didn’t see the man she hit with her vehicle late Sunday, FOX 2 Now reports.

Police say the 17-year-old had a green light while driving on Chambers and Monarch when a pedestrian walked into the street. Officials responded to her 911 call around 1 a.m.

The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital, but his condition has not been reported.

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