Pedestrian in critical condition after crash at Mineral Point, High Point roads

MADISON, Wis. — A pedestrian remains in critical condition Wednesday after they were struck by a vehicle, Madison police said.

The crash occurred just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Mineral Point and South High Point roads. Police said the vehicle was traveling south on High Point Road when it struck the person who was traveling west on Mineral Point Road.

Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, which is open and ongoing.

The crash occurred near the same area where a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and killed earlier this year. A 42-year-old woman was arrested in connection with that crash.

The speed limit in the area was reduced in August as part of Vision Zero, dropping from 40 mph to 35 mph. City officials said four people have died due to crashes on Mineral Point Road since 2016.

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