Police Continue to Investigate Kitchener Hit and Run Collision
UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male in connection to a hit and run collision.
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.
On September 21, 2024, a 39-year-old Kitchener male turned himself into police.
The male driver was arrested and charged with:
- Fail to remain resulting in bodily harm
- Careless driving causing bodily harm
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.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
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.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.