Woman Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By Car In Oakland County: Sheriff

PONTIAC, MI — A woman was seriously injured after she was hit by a car Thursday night in Pontiac, according to sheriff's officials.

The crash happened at 6:09 p.m. near the intersection of Baldwin and Yale avenues in Pontiac, officials said.

The 42-year-old Pontiac woman was pushing a cart containing numerous personal belongings when she was struck by a 2012 Kia Forte, officials said.

The woman was taken to McLaren Oakland Hospital where she was in "grave" condition, officials said.

The driver of the Forte, a 25-year-old Holly woman, was wearing her seat belt and stayed at the scene, officials said.

Investigators do not believe speed, alcohol and drugs played a role in the crash, but do think distracted driving was a factor.

Investigators also said streetlights in the area were not working at the time of the crash.

Officials are still investigating the crash.