Pedestrian injured after being struck by car in Palm Springs

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A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Palm Springs on Tuesday night.

The crash happened on Sunrise Way at Sonora Road about 9:30 pm, according to the Desert Sun. The pedestrian was taken by paramedics to the hospital for unspecified injuries.

Officials closed a portion of Sunrise for several hours to investigate. It has since reopened.

Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision.