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A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by a suspected intoxicated driver, according to St. Paul police.

The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday near Fillmore Avenue East and Robert Street in St. Paul.

Officers arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of criminal vehicular operation. According to the incident report, police noted the driver showed signs of intoxication. After receiving a warrant, officers took a blood sample from the suspect.

Crews took the injured pedestrian, a woman, to the hospital.