Pedestrian trying to cross the street hit by car in Midtown Atlanta

Police are investigating after they say a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car while trying to cross the street on Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to the intersection of 10th Street and Piedmont after reports of a hit and run around 2:48 p.m.

The victim who was hit by the car was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. The current extent of the victim’s injury and identity are unknown.

Investigators say the driver fled the scene before officers arrived.

This investigation remains active. The Atlanta Police Department Hit and Run Investigations Unit is collecting surveillance footage.