2 pedestrians struck in separate crashes in downtown Reno

Two pedestrians are hit in separate crashes in downtown Reno Wednesday night.

The first happened at 5th Street between West and Arlington. Police say a person wasn’t using the crosswalk when they were struck and suffered minor injuries.

In the second crash, police say a woman crossing at West Second and Ralston streets was hit. She was taken to Renown with serious injuries. Police believe impairment on the part of the victim and the driver of the offending vehicle.