TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A young girl is in the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle on the southwest side of Tucson.

According to the Tucson Police Department, the incident happened near 36th Street and Mission Road.

TPD said a young girl was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road, and details are unknown as to whether she was in the crosswalk or not.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene.

The young girl was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and the roadway will be closed for a while.

Stay with News 4 Tucson for more updates.

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