Charges laid in crash south of Conestogo
Posted Aug 8, 2022 07:30:00 PM.
Several charges have been laid following a single vehicle collision in Woolwich Township.
It happened shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, at Northfield Drive East and New Jerusalem Road.
Police say vehicle was travelling on Northfield, when the driver lost control, left the road and hit a hydro pole. The driver allegedly then left the scene on foot.
Officers arrived, arresting the alleged driver a short distance away. The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 36-year-old man from Woolwich has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle and failing to remain at the scene of a collision.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the traffic services unit at 519-570-9777 extension 8856 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
