Pedestrian seriously injured when hit by vehicle in southeast Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in southeast Lincoln.

The crash happened around 3:20 a.m. near 53rd Street and Normal Boulevard.

Police said the crash involved a Toyota Tacoma and a pedestrian.  It’s unknown what led up to the crash.

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Police said the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was taken to a detox facility.

An investigation is ongoing.  The intersection was shut down but has since been reopened.