Three pedestrians were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a car in a crosswalk Friday afternoon, according to police.

The driver fled the scene after hitting the three individuals, and a suspect was later taken into custody, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Seattle's University District that sent three pedestrians to the hospital in critical condition Friday afternoon.

Seattle police say they may have arrested a driver after the person hit three pedestrians in the crosswalk and drove away. According to police, the person they arrested may or may not be connected to this incident.