Charges laid in connection with Waterloo collision

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Sep 30, 2021 01:08:00 PM.

Police have laid several charges following a collision in Waterloo, involving a car and motorcycle.

It happened just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Columbia Street West and Phillip Street.

Police say a Honda Civic, driven by a 24-year-old Waterloo man was traveling west on Columbia Street West and was preparing to make a left turn onto Phillip Street. The Honda allegedly turned directly in front of a motorcycle, being operated by a 65-year-old Waterloo man.

The rider suffered serious injuries. He was taken to a hospital outside of the region.

The driver of the Civic faces several charges, including careless driving causing bodily harm.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Waterloo Regional Police investigating shooting in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Kitchener on Saturday afternoon. Police say at approximately 3:55pm on November 30, they responded to reports of a shooting in...

18h ago

Storm buries parts of Ontario under nearly a metre of snow, thousands without power

Thousands are without power in parts of Ontario hit hard by a blast of winter weather delivering gusty winds and heavy snow, with more to come. Snow blowing off lakes Superior and Huron has closed a...

Theft, dangerous driving, among charges in connection to stolen vehicle in Waterloo

A man is facing multiple criminal offences in connection with a stolen vehicle in Waterloo. Officers with Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) responded at around 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 30 after receiving...

19h ago

Investigation underway after gun-related incident in Cambridge, SIU invokes mandate

An investigation is now underway after an incident involving police and a discharged firearm on the eastbound lanes of the 401 in Cambridge, which caused closures from Cedar Creek Road through to Homer...