CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man struck a black bear while traveling on Route 157 in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Franklin-based State Police said James Kroft, 49, was driving a 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD south on Route 157 at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, October 19, when a bear ran onto the road and he struck it.

Kroft was wearing his seat belt and was not injured.

The bear was not located.