Chattanooga police responded to the 400 block of O’Neal Street near East Fifth Street on a pedestrian struck call Sunday evening.
Police received the call around 9:15 p.m. and found a 66-year-old man suffering from an apparent hip injury.
The victim told police he was attempting to cross the street and was immediately hit after stepping off the curb by an unknown vehicle. Witnesses said that a dark-colored SUV was seen leaving the scene.
Despite witness accounts, police said it hasn’t been determined whether or not the victim stepped out into the path of the vehicle. Additionally, police said there was no other suspect vehicle information.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with possible hip and leg injuries although they are not believed to be life threatening.