Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in Fresno County on Wednesday night.

Officials with the California Highway Patrol say the crash happened around 5:20 pm in the area of Del Rey and Herndon avenues.

Investigators say a woman believed to be in her 80s was walking across the street to her mailbox when she was hit by a vehicle.

The woman was flown by helicopter to a local hospital in critical condition.

The driver pulled over after the crash and has been cooperating with officers.

Officers say drugs or alcohol were not involved in the crash.