Dowdle says Padilla left the office and was crossing the street when a maroon car, possibly a Ford, came through and struck Padilla, and then fled the scene.
Dowdle says Padilla suffered a leg injury and was taken to the hospital.
Padilla had developed a following in Bethlehem for his secret hot dog sauce.
But the established eateries along 4th Street in Bethlehem are a bit less enthusiastic about Edwin's presence.
Dozens of restaurant owners signed a petition given to the city basically saying that even if it's legal, it's simply not fair to let someone pull up a cart on a metered parking space and take their business.
And now, city officials are not allowing Edwin to renew his 10-day parking permit for the space.
"I got every permit that I needed. I got insurance, I got everything required by the city. They're giving me a hard time; I don't know what else to do," Padilla said.
The City Council will hold a public meeting Tuesday night and the hot dog stand is on the agenda.