KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person suffered life threatening injuries after being hit by a car while walking near E. 21st Street and Prospect Avenue.

Investigations revealed that the the pedestrian was crossing Prospect from west to east when he was hit by a gold Buick LeSabre that was traveling southbound on Prospect.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital and is in critical condition. The driver and front seat passenger of the Buick were uninjured.

The investigation is currently ongoing. FOX4 will keep you updated as more details come along.