(WFRV) - Authorities in the northwest part of Wisconsin say a driver was arrested after allegedly hitting a man on a state highway. According to the Burnett County Sheriff's Office, on January 3 at 12:05 a.m., a call came in reporting a vehicle hit a pedestrian on State Highway 35 at the intersection of County Road FF. When authorities got to the scene, a man was seen lying int he roadway with 'apparent severe injuries'. The release says the man was eventually flown to a hospital in Minnesota for medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle, identified as a 53-year-old from Wisconsin, stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Woman pronounced dead at the scene of Wisconsin house fire, cause under investigation Officials say the driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated 1st offense causing injury. He was booked into the Burnett County Jail, according to the release. The incident is still under investigation and no additional details were provided. Local 5 will update this story if more information is released.