RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are currently investigating a significant vehicle-vs-pedestrian crash at the intersection of 5th Street and Omaha Street.

Police say at approximately 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, a northbound black Jeep Gladiator struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk while making a right turn to head eastbound on Omaha Street. The pedestrian was drug a significant distance before the Jeep fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital for the treatment of serious injuries sustained in the crash.

The suspect vehicle and its driver were located a short time later in the 400 block of E. North Street. The investigation into the crash remains active with charges pending based on the investigation.

No names had been released as of yet.

In a Facebook post, police posted: “The RCPD would like to extend our appreciation to the South Dakota Highway Patrol and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in locating the suspect vehicle.”