An escooter rider was grievously injured on Tuesday evening after being hit by a car while crossing Triq Dawret San Pawl. The police said the 24-year-old Spanish national, who lives in St Paul's Bay, was hit by a Hyundai Getz driven by a 35-year-old from Żabbar. The accident happened at 7pm. The younger man was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital. Police investigations are ongoing.