SAN FERNANDO (CBSLA.com) — A 64-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested Friday evening following a traffic collision that critically injured two sisters.

The children, ages 6 and 14, were with their grandmother in a crosswalk in the 600 block of San Fernando Road near Glassell Park when they were struck by a car.

She wasn’t injured.

The accident occurred about 7:30 p.m.

Both children were transported to a local trauma center where they were listed in critical condition.

Police administered a field sobriety test before arresting the driver at the scene.

No further information was immediately available.

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