RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Police responded to a 3-vehicle accident that happened in Racine County on Wednesday, Dec. 11. 

The accident happened in the village of Rochester near Hwy 36 and Hwy J around 6:08 p.m. 

According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, initial investigation showed a 2-vehicle crash occurred with minor injuries. One of the operators walked across the lanes of the highway to talk to the other operator. 

As the operator walked across the lanes of traffic, he was struck by another driver. He was airlifted to an area hospital due to his suspected injuries. 

The sheriff's office says no impairment is suspected, and all parties are cooperating. They say the accident is under investigation.