An 18-year-old-woman is in hospital with “severe life threatening injuries” after London police say a drunk driver jumped the curb and struck a pedestrian on the Western University campus late Wednesday night.
Police say the driver of a minivan was heading north on Lambton Dr. south of University Dr. near Talbot College at 11:35pm when the crash occurred. Investigators say the van went out of control, jumped the curb, and hit a pedestrian who was walking northbound on the sidewalk.
Police say the woman was taken by EMS to hospital and is listed in critical condition.
Jared Dejong, 24, of London was arrested and charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm, impaired operation causing bodily harm, and having in excess of 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
The investigation continues by both London Police Traffic Management Unit and Forensic Identification Unit.
London police are asking anyone with information regarding this matter call them at 519-661-5670.