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Woman crossing a Saskatoon street struck by alleged impaired driver

A man is facing an impaired driving charge after a woman was struck by a vehicle in Saskatoon. File / Global News

A woman was seriously injured in Saskatoon after being struck by an alleged impaired driver.

The 49-year-old woman was crossing the intersection at 21st Street West and Avenue W South early Saturday morning when she was hit by a vehicle.

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Police said she suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment.

She is currently listed in stable condition.

The 49-year-old driver has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm.

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Traffic in the area was restricted for several hours while members of the Saskatoon police Collision Analyst Unit carried out their investigation.

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