COLORADO SPRINGS — On Friday, May 24 at about 11:40 p.m. a woman was walking along southbound I-25 near S Circle Dr when she was struck by a vehicle.
The 50-year-old woman was then transferred to a local hospital.
The 59-year-old woman who was driving the SUV was arrested for a DUI. According to Colorado State Patrol, other charges are currently pending.
The condition of the woman who was struck is currently unknown.
No other people were injured as a result of this incident.
The names of these two women have yet to be released.
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