(Marshalltown, Iowa/ KCCI-TV) – An 84-year-old man from Marshalltown was hospitalized Wednesday morning, after he was hit by a car while crossing the street in a wheelchair. The Marshalltown Police Department says the incident happened in the crosswalk at North 13th and Summit streets. The unidentified man was taken to a Des Moines hospital for treatment.

A spokesperson for the Iowa Veterans Home says the man is one of their residents. The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs said in a statement, “The thoughts and prayers of the whole Iowa Veterans Home community are with our resident and their family at this time.”

Authorities say the driver of the vehicle allegedly involved in the incident, was cited for failure to yield.