KENNEBUNK – A man in a wheelchair was struck this morning as he tried to cross U.S. 1, police said.

The man, whose name was not released, was hit as he was crossing Route 1 from Pleasant Street toward Brown Street, police said. A car entering Route 1 southbound from a side street hit the man, who was described as in his mid-40s, according to police.

The man was taken to Southern Maine Medical Center for minor head injuries, police said. The man is expected to be released from the hospital today.

Police said the accident is still under investigation, but no charges are expected to be filed.