Woman holding child in Brampton struck in parking lot
Published October 25, 2021 at 5:53 pm
Police in Brampton say a woman who was holding a child was injured by a driver in a parking lot on Monday (Oct. 25).
At 5:12 p.m. on Monday (Oct. 25), Peel Regional Police received a call about a collision in the vicinity of Main Street North and Bovaird Drive East. The woman received minor injuries that required medical attention from paramedics, while the child was unhurt.
The Peel police stated that the driver “attempted to render assistance.” Their initial indication was that the driver might have left the scene, and the PRP said they would be in contact with the driver.
COLLISION:
-Main St N/Bovaird Dr E in #Brampton
-Vehicle struck a pedestrian holding a child in a parking lot
– Unknown injuries at this time
– #PRP & @Peel_Paramedics on scene
– Vehicle did not remain on scene
– Update as we receive them
– C/R at 5:12 pm
– PR21-0360873— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 25, 2021
UPDATE:
– Female has been checked out by @Peel_Paramedics minor injuries, child not injured
– Vehicle did stop and driver attempted to render assistance
– #PRP will be following up with the driver of the vehicle— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 25, 2021
Leaving the scene of a collision is an offence under both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). However, the seriousness of the incident often determines whether federal charges are pursued.
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