Just before 3 p.m., the Fort Wayne Police Department received reports of a pedestrian that was struck along I-69 near exit 312 to Coldwater Road.

The pedestrian that was struck is suffering from life-threatening injuries after being struck on northbound I-69 Wednesday afternoon.

Early reports by detectives indicate that the pedestrian may have been chasing a ball across I-69 when he was struck by an SUV that was traveling northbound. The pedestrian was immediately taken to an area hospital, where reports indicate he has suffered life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by local authorities.