Charges anticipated following crash at Kitchener intersection

Waterloo Regional Police Services sign. (CityNews file photo)
Waterloo Regional Police Services sign. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By Josh Piercey

Posted Nov 1, 2024 06:47:05 AM.

Last Updated Nov 1, 2024 10:42:02 AM.

More details are emerging about a crash that closed an intersection in Kitchener for almost the entire day on Thursday.

The crash happened at the intersection of Bridgeport Road and Lancaster Street at around 6 a.m.

A Hyundai and Kia collided at the intersection, causing significant damage.

Lancaster Street West was closed until the evening while hydro crews repaired the damage.

Both drivers, a 19-year-old man and 38-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Police say charges are anticipated.

They’re asking anyone with more information to contact them.

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