Pedestrian hit in Gulfport, woman arrested

A woman is behind bars after she hit a pedestrian and fled the scene on foot in Gulfport.
The 42-year-old male victim is in serious condition at an area hospital. It happened around 11:15 this morning. Investigators were out marking evidence and inspecting the scene at the corner of 29th Street and 58th Avenue near Canal Road.
The suspect was driving a 2009 GMC Savannah van when the pedestrian was hit. She was arrested a short time after fleeing the scene. Sergeant Josh Bromen with Gulfport PD said, “While the officers were in route they were notified that the driver of the vehicle, a 38-year-old white female, had fled the scene on foot. Officers were able to locate her in the wooded area between 59th Avenue and Canal and she was taken into custody.”
This investigation is ongoing. News 25 will continue to keep you updated as more details become available.