Crash between transport truck, pedestrian sends one to out-of-region hospital: WRPS

KITCHENER -- One person has been taken to an out-of-region hospital following a crash between a transport truck and a pedestrian on Tuesday morning.

Police tweeted about the incident in the area of Courtland Avenue near Hillmount Drive around 8:15 a.m.

An update from police said the pedestrian, a 59-year-old man, suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of @WRPS_Traffic continue to investigate a collision between the driver of a transport truck and a pedestrian on Courtland Ave.

The pedestrian suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Call police or @WaterlooCrime with info. More: https://t.co/6MHeLghkod. https://t.co/1zViI8OH4j

— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) September 14, 2021

There were traffic delays while police investigated. Police said the road reopened around 10 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending, according to police.

On scene in the area of Courtland Ave near Hillmount Dr in Kitchener for a collision involving a transport truck and pedestrian.

One individual has been transported to an out-of-region hospital.

Expect traffic delays in the area while @WRPS_Traffic continues to investigate. pic.twitter.com/GLkoPIOrpW

— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) September 14, 2021