Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle at 7th and Indiana; Suspect Fled Scene

Summary: A pedestrian was intentionally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 7th Street and Indiana Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. The suspect, described as a black male in his 30s to 50s, fled the scene driving a gold Jeep Liberty with heavy front-end damage. Multiple callers reported the incident, with some stating the driver had a knife during a dispute before running over the victim. The vehicle was last seen heading westbound on Forest Avenue from 7th Street, and possibly southbound on 7th. The license plate may begin with 'A5C' or 'ASC', and the plate is possibly from Wisconsin. The victim was transported to a hospital, and video footage of the incident is available from a nearby residence.