Chatham-Kent police say a 63-year-old woman is being treated for serious injuries in a London hospital after she was hit by a vehicle on McNaughton Ave. in Chatham.
Police say the woman was walking along the sidewalk near the Nortown Plaza at around 8am Monday when she was hit by a vehicle that was coming out of the parking lot there.
Officers say the woman was rushed to the hospital in Chatham first, then transferred to a hospital in London for further treatment.
Police say the 79-year-old Chatham man who was driving the vehicle wasn't hurt and there is no word yet on whether charges will be laid in connection with the incident.
The CKPS Traffic Unit is still investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Clark at danielc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
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Driver Ignores Barricades After McNaughton Ave. Crash
Police say while they were still on scene investigating the crash on McNaughton Ave. Monday, a driver went right past the barricades they had set up to close off the road.
A 62-year-old Chatham woman was later charged with driving on a closed road.
Police are reminding drivers that the penalty for that offence is a $110 ticket and 3 demerit points.
Chatham-Kent police block off a section of McNaughton Ave. after a "serious collision" involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. May 28, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Ange Fry via Facebook)