QU student in critical condition after being hit by car

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By Kendra Whittle, Multimedia Journalist - bio | email

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -

A Quincy University student is in critical condition after being hit by a car Monday night, according to police.

Quincy police say Shannon Peters, 19, was crossing Chestnut Street near campus when she was hit by a car heading west.

Peters was taken to Blessing Hospital and is being treated for a head injury.

No tickets have been issued, but the accident remains under investigation.

Peters is originally from Elk Grove, Illinois.

The accident happened about 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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