LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A juvenile was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in central Las Vegas Friday morning.

It happened just before 8 a.m. on Friday near the intersection of Eastern and Owens avenues in central Las Vegas. Police said the juvenile who was struck was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Authorities stated that the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and commuters are asked to avoid the area.

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