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Clovis woman in Lubbock hospital in critical condition

A Clovis woman is in critical condition in a Lubbock hospital after being hit by a vehicle Monday night near the intersection of Seventh and Jones Streets.

According to a news release from Clovis Police Department Captain Roman Romero, officers and Clovis Fire Department Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 9:18 p.m. Monday. On arrival officers found Lisa Gutierrez-Ruiz, 43, in the roadway.

Romero reports officers learned the involved motor vehicle was driven from Seventh Street, south onto Jones Street. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured.

Romero said the driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old juvenile, was on scene and assisting in the investigation.

Gutierrez-Ruiz was transported to a Lubbock area hospital and is in critical condition.

The Clovis Police Department Major Crash Team was activated and is investigating this incident Romero said.

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