One person was flown to a hospital in Omaha following an accident this (Thursday) afternoon, on the east side of Atlantic. According to reports, a vehicle traveling east on 7th Street, when a female pedestrian ran across the road, just east of the intersection with Highway 71. The driver of vehicle which struck her tried to avoid the collision, but was unable to stop in-time.

The unidentified pedestrian was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital before being flown to Omaha. The accident remained under investigation late this afternoon, with traffic restricted through the area.

No other details are currently available.