Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car

UPDATE (7:59 p.m.)

A 57-year-old man was hospitalized Monday night after he was struck by a vehicle in the 1400 block of South 4th Avenue.

Yuma Police Department said an investigation revealed that the man was crossing 4th Avenue when he was struck by a dark grey Ford Taurus, driven by a 75-year-old man. Police said the pedestrian was not walking in the crosswalk. Neither speed nor alcohol appears to be a factor.

The pedestrian, who suffered serious injuries, was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center. No other injuries were reported.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

ORIGINAL STORY

One person has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a car near 4th Avenue and 14th Street, YPD confirmed.

Yuma police said 4th Avenue is closed between 13th Street and 15th Street due to the incident. It may be closed for a few hours.

This story is still developing.