Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries trying to cross busy Hamilton street: Police
Published October 15, 2021 at 2:15 pm
The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle that resulted in life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred on Thursday (Oct. 14), just before 10:20 p.m. Police say a 38-year-old male attempted to run across Main St West from the north to the south side of the street before he was struck by a vehicle travelling westbound.
Police say the driver remained at the scene and tended to the male until emergency crews arrived.
The pedestrian was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Due to its severity, the HPS Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation.
Witnesses are asked to contact police.