Skip to content

Driver charged in hit-and-run that left pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

It happened Friday night in Kitchener
WRPS cruiser
File photo

NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
************************
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.   

************************