A 19-year-old University of Wisconsin student was attempting to cross West Johnson Street early Saturday morning when she was struck by a vehicle.
According to a Madison Police Department incident report, the driver, 22-year-old Emily Schumacher, admitted to drinking and officers administered field sobriety tests.
Police arrested Schumacher for operating a motor while intoxicated causing injury.
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The victim reportedly suffered significant injuries as a result of the crash and was taken to a local emergency room.
The intersection of West Johnson Street and North Frances Street was closed for an hour after the incident, but has since been opened.
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