A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Moreno Valley and suffered major injuries, authorities said Saturday.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Moreno Valley station responded to a major-injury traffic collision on Day Street, south of Box Springs Road, at 11:22 p.m. Friday.
Authorities said the victim was seen running eastbound across Day Street when the driver of a white Volkswagen Passat attempted but failed to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
The driver was not injured and did not attempt to flee.
The pedestrian received medical treatment on the scene from paramedics and America Medical Response personnel, and was hospitalized with what sheriff’s officials said were major but non-life-threatening injuries.
It was not immediately known whether alcohol or reckless driving were factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Day Street remained closed until further notice between Box Springs Road and the 60 Freeway.
Anyone with information about the accident was urged to contact Deputy Jason Slover of the Moreno Valley station at 951-486-6689.