Pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being hit by truck in Boston, police say

A pedestrian suffered life threatening injuries after being hit by a truck Thursday morning, the Boston Police Department said. 

Police responded at 6:31 a.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Essex Street and Atlantic Avenue, a Boston police spokesperson said. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries, the spokesperson said. 

The driver of the truck stopped. No arrests or citations have been issued. 

An active investigation is ongoing.