UPDATED: Wednesday, 12:43 p.m.
Elon University freshman Gabriela Rosales was struck by a car on N. Williamson Avenue and airlifted to UNC Hospitals Monday evening.
Burlington resident Pat Madren, 75, was driving south on N. Williamson Avenue past the Performing Arts Center and the Oaks Apartments when her Toyota Camry struck Rosales.
The impact left the vehicle’s windshield and left headlight visibly damaged.
According to an email Tuesday morning from Smith Jackson, vice president for student life, Rosales is in critical condition.
"First-year student Gabriela Rosales sustained serious injuries around 8 p.m. last night when she was hit by a car while she was crossing Williamson (in front of The Oaks)," Jackson said in the email. "She is in critical condition in the UNC hospital. University staff and family are at the hospital offering support."
Jackson's email said cards and messages for Rosales are welcome and should be delivered to University Chaplain Jan Fuller. The Sacred Space in the Numen Lumen Pavilion is also open for prayers and reflection.
UNC Hospitals said Wednesday that Rosales remains in "critical" condition.