A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Clinton, Ontario, on Friday evening. Emergency services responded to the scene at the intersection of Highway 8 and Huron Street around 6:30 p.m. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Incident Details
According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the collision occurred when a vehicle struck the pedestrian while crossing the intersection. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Police have not laid charges at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
Emergency Response
Huron County paramedics and fire services assisted at the scene. The intersection was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation. Traffic was diverted to alternative routes. The road has since reopened.
The OPP is urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them. This incident highlights the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness at intersections.
