Man taken to hospital after being hit by car while shoveling snow

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle shoveling snow.

Officers were dispatched to S. Park St. and Fish Hatchery Road around 1:50 p.m. on Monday.

The driver was headed northbound on S. Park St. when he drifted into the adjacent lane, lost control of his car, hit a power pole and then went up onto the sidewalk.

The victim, a man in his thirties, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The 53-year-old driver was also taken to the hospital for his injuries. The driver was believed to be impaired and cited for his actions. He was given an order-in court date.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation.