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Police reported today that a woman is in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital after being hit Friday at 8:10 p.m. by a drunk driver.  The 35-year-old pedestrian at Mission and 30th Streets.

It appears that she may have been hit while standing at the bus stop.

The driver, James Bell, 45, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and causing bodily injury, a hit and run, and failure to drive within a lane of traffic, police reported.

The pedestrian was transported to SFGH for treatment of her injuries.  The collision is under investigation by SFPD’s Traffic Collision Investigation Unit.

Police offered no further details on the accident. The victim’s name has not been released.

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