 A pedestrian was struck late Thursday night west of Bemidji while walking in the eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 2. The incident happened shortly after 11 o'clock. 37-year-old Eric Mitchell Tofty of Fargo was driving a Chevy Impala while traveling eastbound on Highway 2 when he struck and injured a 25-year-old Marissa Ann Oakrobe of Redby. The Minnesota State Patrol says that Oakrobe was sent to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with life-threatening injuries. Tofty was not injured. Authorities say it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the incident. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.