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Pedestrian 'seriously injured' in crash near Maine Mall in South Portland

Police said the driver also struck a car head-on during the incident Monday afternoon.

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Possible charges are pending after a driver struck and "seriously injured" a pedestrian, then crashed into a vehicle head on Monday afternoon near the Maine Mall in South Portland. 

At approximately 3:30 p.m., South Portland police responded to a crash in the area of Days Inn located at 461 Maine Mall Road, according to a news release from the police department.

Police said an SUV with a male driver struck and seriously injured a female pedestrian while she was sitting in a median, then struck a car that was headed in the opposite direction head-on. 

The pedestrian was brought to a nearby hospital and her condition is unknown, police said. The driver of the car that was struck head-on was reportedly brought to a local hospital with minor injuries. 

The driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with law enforcement, according to police. Possible charges are pending. 

A Falmouth Police Department crash reconstructionist was called to determine the cause of the crash and SUV's condition, police said. 

A NEWS CENTER Maine crew at the scene spoke with a person at the hotel who said they saw a person injured and lying on the ground. 

Drivers are advised to avoid the area. The road was still closed as of 5:38 p.m. 

This story will be updated as we learn more. 

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