A male pedestrian was rushed to the Guam Regional Medical City with serious injuries after being struck by a car Wednesday morning.

According to Guam Fire Department Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido, at 6:02am units responded Rte. 1/Rte. 3 for a reported accident. Upon arrival GFD personnel initiated CPR and transported the man to the hospital.

Guam Police Department Highway Patrol has closed Rte. 1 southbound lanes by the intersection of Rte. 3 with traffic being directed by the entrance of the Dededo Police Station as they conduct their investigation.