An Ole Miss student who was hit by a vehicle on Jackson Avenue Saturday evening is continuing to improve.

Torrence Peterson was about to start his freshman year at Ole Miss when he was hit while crossing Jackson Avenue near Dairy Queen.

The Oxford Police Department shut down Jackson Avenue to allow the Wings medical helicopter to land on the busy roadway at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

He was flown to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo in critical condition.

Peterson’s mother, Sonia Lewis reported on her Facebook that Peterson’s condition was improving.

He suffered a head injury and fractured pelvis. She said he was removed from the ventilator and was conscious.

OPD Chief Jeff McCutchen said he could not release any additional information until the case was finalized.