Police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Best Street, Devonport, last night.

About 9.25pm, emergency services responded to reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle near Molly Malones.

The 44-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital with what were reported to be serious injuries.

The driver of the vehicle was not physically injured and is assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone with witness information or vision of the crash is asked to contact Devonport Police on 131 444 and quote OR802506.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.