A Saskatoon man was sent to hospital last night after he was hit by a car. The force of the impact broke both his legs.

The accident happened while the man was crossing the 1800 block of 22nd Street W. at 8:40 p.m. CST.

Police said the man was wearing dark clothing at the time and he was intoxicated.

The man was also given a ticket by police for walking into the path of a vehicle when unsafe.

Police said the man had crossed the street mid-block and walked into the path of an eastbound car.