Philadelphia 76ers player Kelly Oubre Jr. hurt in hit-and-run incident

Philadelphia 76ers basketball player Kelly Oubre Jr. was injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night while walking near his home, according to police and team officials.

The 27-year-old Oubre was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries, according to the 76ers.

Oubre, who joined the 76ers this year after playing three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, was walking near his home in downtown Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood when he was struck at an intersection, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

The silver car that hit Oubre fled the scene, according to police. No arrests have been announced.