Waterloo Regional Police Continue to Investigate Pedestrian Collision in Woolwich

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Traffic Services Unit are investigating a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. 

On December 21, 2022, at approximately 10:25 a.m., emergency services responded to the area of Church Street East and Arthur Street North in Woolwich Township for reports of a collision.

Through initial investigation, police determined that the driver of a pickup truck was turning left onto Church Street East and struck a pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk.

The pedestrian, a 91-year-old Elmira female was transported by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 59-year-old Perth County male reported no physical injuries.

The intersection was partially closed for several hours for the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have information or video footage is asked to call the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Traffic Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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