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Pedestrian seriously hurt in Clarksville hit-and-run

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A pedestrian was seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run Thursday night on College Street.

Clarksville Police said officers responded around 8:02 p.m. to the area near Scott’s Multi-Purpose Center on College Street after multiple 911 callers reported a man lying in the roadway.

Officers found a man who was conscious and alert. He told police he was running across the street when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver did not stop.

EMS later confirmed the man suffered a compound fracture to his right leg. He was transported to Vanderbilt Clarksville for treatment.

Police are investigating the crash as a possible hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.