(KAIR)--A pedestrian is struck by a motorist late Wednesday morning, sending emergency crews to the scene in downtown Atchison.

It happened around 11:15 at 5th and Kansas Avenue.

Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson says it happened when Nortonville resident Emma Lou Niemann was crossing the street on foot.

As she did so, an eastbound SUV, stopped at the stop sign at the intersection, drove forward, striking her.

Niemann suffered injuries, and following treatment at the scene, was transported by Atchison County EMS for hospitalized treatment.

The driver of the SUV, Laverne Fitkin, of Atchison, was not cited in connection with the accident.