Elderly man hospitalized after getting hit by car near Buffalo Bayou

A search is underway for a driver who hit an elderly man with their car in southeast Houston Saturday night. 

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It happened around 9 p.m. in the 1300 block of N 77th St. near Navigation Blvd and Buffalo Bayou. That's where witnesses told police that a man between 75-80-years-old was reportedly crossing the street with a crutch. 

Witnesses say a speeding vehicle heading eastbound hit the man and kept going. They were able to share the car's license plate and color of the vehicle with officers. 

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An investigation remains underway. 

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