Kitchener woman seriously injured in hit-and-run
A 49-year-old Kitchener man has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash that sent a woman to hospital with serious injuries.
Waterloo regional police say it happened on Sunday around 10:10 p.m.
Emergency services were called to the area of Westheights Drive and Blackwell Drive for reports of a collision involving a pedestrian.
Paramedics transported the pedestrian, a 30-year-old Kitchener woman, to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the vehicle failed to remain at the scene, but through investigation, officers found both it and the driver.
A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged with the following:
- Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
- Accident resulting in bodily harm
He’s scheduled to appear in court in January.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has video or dash-cam footage to call them at 519-570-9777.
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