A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after he was hit by a car in West Leederville this morning.

Police say the incident happened about 7.55am on Cambridge Street, near the intersection of Loftus Street.

The man, aged in his 40s, was rushed to hospital under priority with head injuries, cuts and abrasions but was conscious and alert.

Witnesses say the vehicle involved clipped another car before veering into the man.

A woman from the second car, also aged in her 40s, was taken to Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital.

Police are at the scene and a section Cambridge Street westbound from Loftus Street has been blocked off.

Main Roads has asked motorists to avoid the area.