ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) – Authorities say they are searching for the person who struck a pedestrian and fled the scene on Saturday in Rocky Mount.

According to the Rocky Mount Police Department, it happened at 11:05 pm at the intersection of US-64 Alternate West and US-Highway 64.

Police say the victim was transported to ECU Health in Greenville with life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411