LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after they were hit by a vehicle in the early morning hours in the southeast Las Vegas valley.

On Thursday, Sept. 18, at around 5 a.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to a crash near Boulder Highway and Skyforest Drive.

Police said the crash involved a pedestrian and a vehicle.

Medical personnel took the pedestrian to a local hospital with injuries. Police did not specify what injuries the pedestrian had.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation, according to a release from police.

Police said northbound Boulder Highway was closed from Galleria Drive.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

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