El Centro Police are investigating a traffic accident that occurred at about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday.

According to initial information a pick up truck struck a pedestrian in the area of Main Street and Fairfield Street. Bystanders performed CPR on the victim until emergency personnel arrived. The victim , a man whose name was not released , was treated at the scene and then life flighted to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment of major injuries. The accident remains under investigation.