Police in Council Bluffs say officers were dispatched at around 2:09-a.m. today (Tuesday), to North 7th Street and West Washington Ave., in reference to a car versus pedestrian accident. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who was laying in the middle of the intersection. The victim – whose name was not immediately released – had a severe head injury and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. As of the latest report, the driver of the run vehicle was unknown.

The accident is under investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the CBPD Special Operation Unit at 712-328-4948.