Two pedestrians, including a UK student, were struck and injured on Richmond Road near Shriners Lane early Monday, according to Lexington Police.

UK sophomore Sierra T. Emrich, 19, and Alfred B. Baker, 21, both of Lexington, were walking on the right shoulder of Richmond Road when tow truck driver, Louis D. Lunsford, became distracted and veered to the right shoulder, striking the two pedestrians, according to a Lexington Police news release.

Both were transported to UK Hospital.  Emrich was discharged Monday afternoon, but Baker was still at the hospital listed in fair condition as of 7 p.m Monday.

According to the release, police suspect both pedestrians had been consuming alcohol beforehand.

— Laura Clark