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A Manhattan woman was struck by a drunk driver in Montauk over Memorial Day weekend, according to a report.

The 26-year-old Manhattanite was struck Saturday morning by Queens resident Jose L. Romero-Flores, who was allegedly drunk behind the wheel, according to 27east.com.

The woman was crossing Montauk Highway just after midnight when Romero-Flores, 33, hit her with his car and continued driving westbound.

He was arrested shortly thereafter and charged with intoxicated driving and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the report.

The victim suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center, where she listed in stable condition.

Romero-Flores was arraigned Saturday morning in East Hampton Town Justice Court, where he was released on $1,500 bail.

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