RAPID CITY, S.D. – A pedestrian is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Rapid City on Thursday evening.

Emergency personnel responded to the Hyatt Place at 525 Saint Joseph Street at approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 4 after receiving reports of a pedestrian crash. A responding medical unit immediately began emergency life-saving measures on the injured pedestrian at the scene.

The individual was then transported to the hospital for the treatment of serious, life-threatening injuries.

According to police, witnesses reported that the pedestrian had just received a ride to the address. As he was exiting the vehicle, he fell into the south lane of travel on Saint Joseph Street, where he was immediately struck by a passing motor vehicle.

Officers made contact with the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian. Investigators noted that alcohol or speed do not appear to be factors on the part of the driver.

The investigation into the crash remains active and ongoing.