Police say a car has hit an Australian lawmaker, critically injuring her

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in a potentially deliberate act, police said

MELBOURNE, Australia -- A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in a potentially deliberate act, police said. The driver was arrested.

Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a Toyota Landcruiser SUV outside her electoral district office in the city of Wangaratta in Victoria state, a police statement said.