WORCESTER, Mass. (WHDH) — A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday night after getting hit by a car on a highway in Worcester.

State Police said the pedestrian was struck on the westbound side of Route 290 near exit 13.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. The car stayed at the scene.

No additional details were immediately available.

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