One hospitalized after being struck by car on city's south side

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A pedestrian was injured when a car struck him at a southside intersection tonight, according to scanner traffic .

Emergency crews responded to S. Ninth Street and Washington Avenue just before 9:30 p.m.

One witness at the scene said the male appeared to have a broken ankle. He could be heard yelling in pain at the scene.

He was transported by Terre Haute Fire Department ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating the incident.Indiana State Police assisted at the scene. No further information is available at this time.