Viroqua, WI : Genoa woman seriously injured in car vs. pedestrian crash at Wal-Mart Viroqua on Wednesday, May 11, 2016

A Genoa woman was seriously injured when she was struck by a car after leaving the front doors and exiting the Wal-Mart in Viroqua, Wednesday, at 3 p.m.

According to the Viroqua Police Department, Judith Paggi, 75, had just left the store and was walking toward her car. A vehicle driven by E. Bernadine Hutchens, 89, Ontario, struck Paggi as she was walking.

Paggi was transported to Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua by Tri-State Ambulance. She was later transported to Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Gundersen listed Paggi in serious condition, Thursday afternoon.

Also assisting at the scene was the Vernon County Sheriff's Department.

The 9-1-1 call regarding the incident was made by Wisconsin 32nd State Senate District candidate Jared William Landry of La Farge.

Viroqua Police Chief Daron Jefson said Landry was offering assistance at the scene.

"When we arrived he was there assisting the husband of the victim," Jefson said.

"I can't say he was doing anything that anyone else wouldn't have done in a similar situation, but he was there offering aid," Jefson said.

Landry, a Democrat, is running against incumbent Sen. Jennifer Shilling in the September primary election.

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Genoa woman seriously injured in car vs. pedestrian crash at Wal-Mart Viroqua