Jogger hospitalized after hit and run

West Lafayette - An 86-year old man is in the hospital after being struck by a car early Friday morning. West Lafayette police said that just after 4:30 a.m West Lafayette resident Arne Kvaalen was hit by a car as he was jogging in the 1300 block of Happy Hollow Road.

Police said Kvaalen was struck from behind.  The vehicle left the scene without notifying emergency personnel.  Kaaveln is believed to have a broken ankle, broken shoulder, and numerous lacerations. He is listed in satisfactory condition at Home Hospital.

Police said a witness reported seeing a small pickup truck pulled over to the side of Happy Hollow Road near the time of the crash.
The description is not certain but, the vehicle could possibly have been a dark colored Ford Ranger.

Anyone who may have information about the crash is asked to call the police at 775-5200.