MILWAUKEE, (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are searching for the driver they say hit a 61-year-old person and took off from the scene on Friday August 28th.

MPD says at around 8:43 p.m. a vehicle traveling westbound near 27th and Highland hit the victim who was attempting to cross the street northbound.

Crews took the 61-year-old victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Police say the driver fled the scene as they continue to search for unknown suspect(s).

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or by using the P3 Tips app or online service.