Pedestrian Suffers Multiple Injuries After Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver, 78

SOLANO COUNTY, CA – A 48-year-old Fairfield resident suffered multiple injuries after being struck by a suspected drunk driver, who was arrested, Saturday night in Fairfield, police said.

Police were called at 7:28 p.m. to North Texas Street near Oak Street where arriving officers found the victim in the street. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive, police said.

The driver of the vehicle, Jerry Swearengin, a 78-year-old Fairfield resident, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.

The Fairfield Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating the collision. Anyone who witnessed the accident is encouraged to call the Traffic Unit at 707-428-7610.

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