WATERLOO -- A three-vehicle crash north of Waterloo sent one person to hospital with serious injuries.

Waterloo Regional Police and fire crews were called to the scene on Line 86 west of Listowel Road around 4:30 Tuesday evening.

Officers on scene say the pickup truck driver, an 84-year-old man Elmira man, was making a left hand turn from a private driveway when he was struck by an SUV travelling eastbound on Line 86. The pickup truck also made contact with a westbound travelling vehicle.

The driver of the pickup truck was airlifted to a London-area hospital with serious injuries.

A 69-year-old Listowel woman driving the SUV was taken to Listowel Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Linda Ringer was the third driver in the collision and escaped with no injuries.

She says she was driving along Line 86 when she saw a vehicle pull onto the road.

“I put on my brakes because I knew he was coming in front,” said Ringer. “Before he got me, he was hit by the other SUV travelling westbound on 86.

“I tried to avoid him and he struck me on the driver’s side.”

She adds that the three-vehicle crash caused chaos on the highway.

“There was quite a bit of traffic,” said Ringer. “I managed to get over to the car and speak to the woman. The airbag went off but she was able to speak to me and said she thought she was okay.”

The road conditions were slick and snowy at the time of the collision.

“Just a reminder due to recent snowfall to slow down and take your time,” said acting Sgt. Jason Darnell of Waterloo Regional Police. “Keep a safe distance of vehicles ahead and behind you.”

Police say the crash is still under investigation, but charges are pending.