The man was struck just after 5 a.m. Saturday at 10th Avenue and West 18th St.
Police say the 24-year-old man had crossed 10th Avenue to talk to a woman. When she wasn't interested, he turned around, stepped to the street and got struck by a passing driver.
He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The driver was arrested for having a suspended license.
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