Brantford driver charged after serious collision involving a pedestrian in January
A Brantford Police vehicle is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)
Brantford police have laid charges following a January collision which sent a 33-year-old to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
According to a news release from police, the crash involved a construction vehicle and a pedestrian and happened on Jan. 6, just after 12:30 a.m., in the area of Grey Street and Stewart Street.
The pedestrian, a 33-year-old man, was transported to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Police said the driver remained on scene and co-operated with police.
As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old man from Brantford is charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm.
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