A man in Youngstown has been taken to the hospital after he was hit by a car in the downtown area.

The accident happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Market Street and East Boardman Street near the Mahoning County Courthouse. Crews on scene say the man was hit by a car traveling northbound on Market Street.

Crews say the man was alert when medics arrived and was taken to the hospital to be evaluated.

The extent of the man's injuries are unknown at this time.