Merced police officers are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Sunday night

Officers responded to the intersection of West 11th and “S” Streets at around 11:14 for reports of an individual that was struck by a vehicle.

When officers arrived, they located a 36-year-old female lying in the roadway.

A dark-colored full-size pickup was seen speeding away from the scene, according to a witness. The woman was flown to a Modesto hospital with moderate injuries and later released.

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Crain at 209-388-7754 or by email at crainl@cityofmerced.org.