Elderly man seriously injured after being hit by car in Hal Ghaxaq

An elderly man from Marsascala sustained serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Hal Ghaxaq on early Friday morning.

The incident occurred at 6am in Triq Dawret when a 64-year-old man from Fgura hit the 63-year-old.

An ambulance took the victim to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment. 

Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit has been appointed to the case.

A police investigation is currently ongoing.