A 76-year-old man was taken to hospital in serious condition Friday night after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.

Saskatoon police were called to the corner of 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue North at 8:20 p.m.

A car travelling eastbound on 22nd was making a right turn onto 3rd when it struck the man.

The man was crossing 3rd Avenue on the crosswalk during a walk light.

The 38-year-old driver of the car was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian at an intersection.