Jersey City Police is investigating an overnight pedestrian strike that has a woman in the hospital suffering serious injuries.
The woman was hit by the vehicle shortly before 2 a.m. in the 30's block of Booraem Avenue and rushed to Jersey City Medical Center where-where her injuries were reported as life-threatening.
According to initial reports, a vehicle traveling on Booraem Avenue lost control and struck the woman, pinning her against a fence.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene where they were able to extricate the woman swiftly.
The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody for possible DUI.
The investigation is active and ongoing.