A pedestrian was struck early Friday, Dec. 28 on state Route 125 in the area of Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road in Union Township.

Lisa McIntosh, 45, from Cincinnati, was attempting to walk across state Route 125 at 5:47 a.m. when she was struck by a westbound vehicle. The vehicle involved, a 2007 Pontiac G6, was being driven by Bryan Troxell, 45, of Amelia.

The investigation has revealed that McIntosh was wearing dark clothing and stepped into the path of Troxell’s vehicle.

McIntosh was transported to University Hospital and remains in critical condition. Troxell was not injured and refused treatment at the scene.

Fire and EMS units from Union Township and the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.