(ABC 6 News) – A driver who is accused of hitting a pedestrian with their car is suspected of driving while impaired, according to Rochester Police Department.

RPD identified the driver as 35-year-old Darcy Lewis. He is now in custody facing a felony charge of Criminal Vehicular Operation and is accused of driving while impaired.

(ABC 6 News) – Police are investigating crash at 3rd Ave. Southwest and 3rd St. Southwest in downtown Rochester after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Thurs. evening.

According to the Rochester Police Dept., the pedestrian is a 30-year-old man and was listed as seriously injured. He is in the hospital for observation.

The driver of the vehicle is cooperating, says Communications Specialist Amanda Grayson with RPD.

No names are being released as of right now.

More information on the driver is expected on Fri. morning.

The investigation is ongoing.