Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a serious collision in Waterloo.

On January 5, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a GO bus and a pedestrian on Phillip Street, between Columbia Street West and University Avenue West.

The pedestrian, a 22-year-old male from Waterloo, was transported by ambulance to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The transit driver, a 57-year-old Mississauga male, did not sustain any physical injuries.

Phillip Street was closed for several hours for the police investigation and has since reopened.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777. 

To provide anonymous information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.