Police investigate ‘major collision’ in Kitchener, victim sent to hospital

Side of WRPS cruiser — CityNews file photo.

Posted Aug 28, 2024 05:30:31 AM.

Last Updated Aug 28, 2024 10:22:28 AM.

A crash at a busy Kitchener intersection on Tuesday night is described by Waterloo Regional Police as a “major collision.”

It happened soon around 8:30 p.m. at King Street East and Fairway Road North, involving a pedestrian and a vehicle

Police have since indicated that the pedestrian was taken to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries. The cause of the collision is still under investigation: It’s unclear if any charges are expected.

Northbound lanes of King Street East were closed for roughly two hours on Tuesday for the initial investigation, and have since reopened.

570 NewsRadio has reached out to police for more information.

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