A person driving a Bird electric scooter in Downtown Indianapolis was injured Tuesday when he was struck by a car pulling out of a garage, police said.

The scooter operator was riding on the sidewalk on South Meridian Street, between Washington and Maryland streets, just before 5 p.m. when the car hit him. The rider wasn’t wearing a helmet, a spokesman with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said.

The victim, who wasn’t identified, was taken to an area hospital with a minor head injury, IMPD said.

The driver of the car wasn't charged.

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A Bird spokesperson told IndyStar that it's investigating the situation and plans to "fully cooperate" with local authorities.

"Our deepest condolences go out to those affected by the incident today in Indianapolis," the company said in a statement.

The dockless scooter service returned to Indy streets Tuesday after removing its scooters in July following a request from the city. Its competitor, Lime, also returned to Indianapolis.

City code forbids scooter riders from driving on sidewalks. The scooters count as motorized vehicles, which are banned on sidewalks and trails. A city advisory published last week said you should always wear a helmet while riding a motorized scooter.

The scooters can go up to speeds of 15 mph and do not need to be returned to a specific dock.

Call IndyStar reporter Crystal Hill at 317-444-6094. Follow her on Twitter: @crysnhill.

IndyStar digital producer Ethan May contributed to this report