A pedestrian was struck a little past 8 a.m. today in the 5200 block of Saratoga Avenue. A medevac helicopter landed near the Westbard Shopping Center to transport the victim, described as in critical condition, to the Baltimore Shock Trauma Center.

Police are on the scene and are starting their investigation at the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Westport Road, in a neighborhood just north of River Road.