Pedestrian hit on Cummings Highway Thursday afternoon

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)-

Chattanooga police are investigating an incident where a pedestrian was hit by a car.

It happened just before 4 P.M. today in the 3700 block of Cummings Highway.

Authorities say they arrived on scene to find a 43-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Witnesses told police the victim was attempting to cross Cummings Highway, heading to a Mapco service station.

At the same time, they said a car was pulling out of the Mapco parking lot and hit the pedestrian.

Police say no charges have yet been filed, but the investigation is still ongoing.