Kitchener man battling life-threatening injuries after serious hit-and-run
Posted Sep 21, 2024 10:03:47 AM.
Last Updated Sep 21, 2024 10:03:51 AM.
A serious hit-and-run in Kitchener has left a man in hospital battling life-threatening injuries, with police now on the hunt for the suspect in question.
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a serious fail to remain collision in Kitchener.
On September 20, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., emergency services responded to multiple reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Charles Street East near Madison Avenue South.
The pedestrian, a 52-year-old Kitchener male was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle failed to remain at the scene.
The vehicle was described as a Jeep Compass and was last seen in the area of Frederick Street and Weber Street South. The roads in the area were closed for several hours for the investigation and have since been reopened.
The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has dash-cam footage is encouraged to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
