One injured after being hit by a vehicle in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) says one person has been injured after being hit by a vehicle early Monday morning.

According to a press release, it happened in the area of S. Avenue B and W. County 16 3/8 Street, near W. County 16 1/2 Street, before 2:30 a.m.

YCSO says a man wearing dark clothing was walking northbound on the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle driving southbound on Avenue B.

The driver of the vehicle, according to YCSO, contacted law enforcement regarding the crash, with Rural Metro arriving on scene and taking the victim to Onvida Health due to serious injuries.

While neither speed nor alcohol appeared to be factors in the crash, YCSO says the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO's website to submit an anonymous tip.