Woman hit by car while crossing Hwy 89 in South Lake Tahoe

12:00 p.m. update Sept. 6: A 27-year-old woman from San Francisco was hit by a car Monday as she attempted to run across Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe. The driver, a 55-year-old man from Chatsworth, Calif., was driving northbound and did not see the woman as she ran across the five lanes from the 7-11 store to Sonney's BBQ Shack just before 6:00 p.m.

Neither identities have been released. The driver stopped immediately and was cooperative with investigators. Alcohol or other driver/pedestrian impairment is not a factor in the crash.

The woman was transported by helicopter to Renown Medical Center in Reno. Her condition is unknown at this time.

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A woman was transported by CalStar to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries after being hit by a car as she crossed Highway 89 in front of Sonney's BBQ Shack on Monday evening.

The unidentified woman was crossing to meet friends at the restaurant according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen. SLTFR received the call of the accident at 5:52 pm.

The driver stopped immediately and has cooperated with authorities.

Paramedics transported the injured woman to the Lake Tahoe Airport where the helicopter met them to take her on board and transport.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor according to SLTPD Sgt. Brandon Auxier.

The story is developing....