KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Westbound lanes of I-70 are closed near Noland Road after a man running from the police was struck by a vehicle, the Independence Police Department says.

Around 9 p.m. Saturday evening, IPD reported that a police chase had occurred and that the suspect had been hit by a car. The suspect's injuries are unknown at this time.

While the man was being chased by the police, he was not struck by a police vehicle. IPD says a separate driver hit the man while he was running across the interstate.

It's unknown how long the closure will take place.

This is an ongoing investigation; FOX4 will provide updates as they're made available.

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