A pedestrian has been hospitalized after being hit by a car that sped off in Merced County.
Authorities say the hit-and-run incident happened around 8:20 pm on Highway 140 at Cunningham Rd.
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A light-colored truck was traveling eastbound on the highway when it hit the man, who was left with a broken leg.
He was airlifted to the Community Regional Medical Center and is expected to survive his injuries.
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The California Highway Patrol says it is looking for the driver of the truck that drove away after the collision.