Staff reports 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 11:02 am

ROCHESTER - A Rochester man walking in a downtown crosswalk was injured today when he was struck by a car.

The incident occurred on North Main Street in the area of Maple Street around 6:50 a.m. when police say Jeffrey Taylor, 57, of Rochester, was crossing the road when he was hit by a 2016 Nissan Versa driven by Marc Murphy, 49, of Rochester.

There was minor damage to the Nissan.

Taylor was transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital with what were described as minor injuries, while a minor occupant in the vehicle was not injured.

The accident is currently under investigation and it is believed that weather and light conditions may have been a factor. If anyone has any information regarding this accident they are asked to call Officer Plumb at the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128.