A man was hospitalized in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Lawrenceville.
Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said city police responded to the hit-and-run of a pedestrian around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 40th Street and Penn Avenue.
Cruz said officers found the victim alert and in a wheelchair. He was transported to a hospital by EMS for evaluation.
The driver fled the scene. Officers are following up on witness accounts and descriptions of the vehicle and license plate.
No further information was released.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Pittsburgh police at 412-323-7800.
