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Woman critically injured after intoxicated driver causes crash on Lodge Freeway

(CBS DETROIT) - A 45-year-old woman is in critical condition after being rear-ended by an intoxicated driver on the Lodge Freeway on Monday, according to Michigan State Police.

The incident happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 on the Lodge Freeway near Chicago in Detroit. 

When police arrived at the scene they found the woman, who was driving a Ford Edge, unconscious but breathing. 

While investigating, police discovered that a 66-year-old Utica man was driving his vehicle while intoxicated and rear-ended the woman. 

The man was arrested and lodged at Detroit Detention Center.

Police say the woman was still listed in critical condition as of 1:41 p.m. on Dec. 6.

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