Driver arrested after hitting pedestrian and parked cars in Gold Coast

CHICAGO (CBS)-- One person was critically injured after being hit by a car in Gold Coast.

Just before 7 p.m., Chicago police said a 40-year-old man was crossing Chestnut Street near Michigan Avenue when he was hit by a car. 

Police said the driver took off and hit multiple other cars before stopping in River North. 

The victim was taken to a local hospital with a head injury.  

The driver was arrested.