Woman critically injured, dog killed when hit by vehicle in southeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in southeast Fresno while trying to save her dog in the roadway.

It happened at around 6 a.m. on Golden State Boulevard near Church Avenue.
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The woman suffered leg and head injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

Her dog was killed.
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The driver of the car that hit them stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.