Motorist Flees Scene After Hitting Pedestrian on South Water Street

This article was updated at 5:30 p.m.

have confirmed that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on South Water Street early Sunday morning – and the motorist left the scene.

Lt. Paul Canfield said the incident occurred at 2:02 a.m. Sunday near . Police are still investigating, so further details could not be released, Canfield said.

Capt. John Tosko of the confirmed that a squad transported a victim with moderate injuries to Akron City Hospital.

Matthew Guska, co-owner and general manager of 157 Lounge, said none of his staff members witnessed the accident. But it was his understanding that the victim was walking to 157 Lounge by crossing from the area in front of and .