(La Porte, IN) - A pedestrian was badly hurt when struck by a motor vehicle in Michigan City.  The accident happened about 3:30 a.m. on Friday in the area of Indiana 212 and Tryon Road on the city’s far east side.

Police said life saving measures were applied to the victim, who was taken by a medical helicopter to a trauma center. 

So far, police have not shed light on how the accident took place.  The people involved in the collision have also not been identified yet.

Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact Michigan City Police.