Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Kitchener | CBC News


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A 33-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle late Wednesday night in Kitchener. Waterloo regional police arrested and charged the driver, a 32-year-old man from Alberta.

Driver, a 32-year-old man from Alberta, was arrested at the scene

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Kitchener | CBC News

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The driver of a vehicle that struck a 33-year-old woman in Kitchener Wednesday night was arrested on the scene and is facing two charges. (Aastha Shetty/ CBC)

A 33-year-old woman was taken to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Kitchener.

Waterloo regional police and emergency crews responded to the area of Weber Street near Madison Avenue around 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a collision involving a pedestrian.

Police arrested the driver, a 32-year-old man from Alberta, at the scene.

Police charged the man with dangerous operation causing bodily harm and operation causing bodily harm.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has video footage is asked to contact police.

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