A pedestrian and his dog were hit by a vehicle in Beeville on Thursday. The man was flown to a Corpus Christi hospital via HALO-flight where he’s being treated.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man was seriously injured and his dog hurt after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon at an apartment complex in Beeville, according to the Beeville Police Department.

Police said officers were dispatched around 4:51 p.m. to Eagles Landing Apartments for a reported pedestrian collision. While officers were en route, dispatch received an additional call reporting that a woman had been bitten by a dog connected to the incident.

Officers found an adult man who had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway with his pit bull. Police said both the man and the dog were hit by a vehicle exiting the apartment complex.

According to police, the dog became distressed due to injuries sustained in the collision and bit a nearby woman who attempted to help the injured man.

Animal Control responded and safely secured the injured dog. 

According to Beeville City Manger Andy Joslin, the man was transported by HALO-flight to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

Investigators determined the suspect vehicle, a white Ford Expedition, left the scene after striking the man and his dog. Police said video footage and information gathered at the scene helped identify the vehicle and suspect.

At approximately 5:48 p.m., officers said they located the vehicle with the suspect still inside. Police said physical evidence on the vehicle confirmed its involvement in the crash.

The suspect was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid involving serious bodily injury, intoxication assault, and resisting arrest, according to BPD. 

BPD officials said Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and Beeville Independent School District police assisted with traffic control and scene security.

Police said the investigation is ongoing. 

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.Â