Police seeking driver involved in striking pedestrian

The Jasper Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early Saturday morning.

According to police, a pedestrian was struck while crossing the street at the intersection of 9th and Main streets at 5:15 a.m.

Police said a gray or silver van struck the pedestrian and then left the scene after briefly checking on the pedestrian. The van was last seen northbound on Newton Street. No information about the driver or vehicle was shared at the scene.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or driver is asked to contact the Jasper Police Department at 812-482-2255 or on the anonymous tip line at 812-481-2677 (COPS).