pedestrian crossingPolice seek assistance with collision involving a pedestrian.

At about 3:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon a pedestrian was westbound along the sidewalk on the south side of 10th Street East approaching the intersection at 7th Avenue East, across from the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre. The woman continued westbound entering the intersection as she had the appropriate traffic signal to do so. A red automobile attended the intersection from the south along 7th Avenue East, with the driver of the car making a right turn at the intersection. The car collided with the pedestrian and continued eastbound along 10th Street East. The young woman was treated for minor injuries and released from Grey Bruce Health Services. This matter is still under investigation.

Police request that anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have information about the incident contact the investigating officer PC Virginia McLeod #140 at (519) 376-1234 extension 140 or [email protected]. Alternatively citizens can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip through Crime Stoppers at www.cstip.ca.

source: media release, OSPS