Pedestrian sent to out-of-region hospital after hit-and-run crash

A Waterloo Regional Police Service vehicle is shown in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

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Posted Nov 12, 2026 07:28:34 AM.

Last Updated Nov 12, 2026 10:33:12 AM.

Waterloo regional police closed a key Kitchener intersection Thursday morning following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian.

The intersection of Strasburg Road and Block Line Road was closed shortly after 7 a.m. during the morning rush, and remained closed for about three hours.

Police confirmed to CityNews Kitchener a female pedestrian had to be sent to an out-of-region hospital for treatment but did not have details on her age as of Thursday morning.

They noted the involved vehicle did not stay at the scene.

The intersection reopened shortly after 10 a.m.

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