A young man from Ħamrun was taken to hospital on Monday night after he was hit by a car in his hometown.
The 27-year-old was walking on Triq San Vincenz when he is believed to have been hit by a Hyundai Getz driven by a 20-year-old who is also from Ħamrun.
Police said they were only informed of the incident by Mater Dei Hospital, after the victim had been brought in for treatment, having first been taken to the Floriana health centre.
Doctors have certified his injuries as being serious in nature. Police say they are investigating further.