A pedestrian was struck by a car Friday night.

The accident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Even Hewes Highway in El Centro. Initial reports indicate that a man wearing all black clothing crossed the road and was struck by a car. The driver of the car told officers that he did not see the pedestrian. The victim suffered a broken ankle and trauma to his head. A REACH air ambulance was able to land in a soccer field at McGee Park and fly the victim to Desert Medical Center for treatment. The accident remains under investigation.