Police Investigating Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in North Dumfries Township

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police’s Traffic Service Unit has charged a North Dumfries Township male after a hit-and-run investigation.

On January 2, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Wrigley Road near Dumfries Road in North Dumfries Township.

The pedestrian was struck from behind by a vehicle heading east on Wrigley Road as she jogged east on the east side of the road. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene.

The pedestrian, a 22-year-old female, was transported to an out-of-region hospital by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

On January 20, 2025, officers arrested and charged a 27-year-old male with public mischief and fail to stop after accident – resulting in bodily harm.

The male is scheduled to appear in court in February.

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in North Dumfries Township.

On January 2, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Wrigley Road near Dumfries Road.

A pedestrian was struck from behind by a vehicle heading east on Wrigley Road as she jogged east on the east side of the road. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene.

The pedestrian, a 22-year-old female, was transported to an out-of-region hospital by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The involved vehicle is believed to be a dark-coloured SUV.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit.

Anyone with information or dash-camera footage is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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

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