A person was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in southwest Houston, according to police.

The Houston Police Department says a 911 caller described the victim as a child under 10 years old, but police could not immediately confirm this.

The pedestrian was struck along the 6300 block of Bellaire about 6:30 a.m.

Police say the vehicle, a red Honda, fled the scene.

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Police were not immediately able to say what the pedestrian's injuries were.

This story is developing.