HAWTHORNE (CBS) — A pedestrian, who was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Hawthorne, remained hospitalized Sunday.

Police say the 61-year-old man was being treated at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Cordary and Rosecrans avenue.

The accident occurred about 6 p.m. Saturday and prompted the closure of Hawthorne and Cordary for several hours while authorities investigated.

Initial reports had indicated that the victim suffered head trauma.

A description of the suspect or vehicle involved was not immediately available.

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