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IMPD: Man critically injured after hit by car on city’s west side

Person critically injured after being struck by vehicle

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday night on the city’s far west side.

IMPD officers responded around 9 p.m. to the 8600 block of West Morris Street, near Bridgeport Elementary School, on a report of a pedestrian struck.

Upon arrival, officers found an adult male with “significant injuries” who was transported to a local hospital in “very critical condition,” according to IMPD.

Investigators believe the man was walking along the side of the street when he was hit by a vehicle going eastbound.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.