Pedestrian airlifted in critical condition following serious crash north of Caledon
Published November 29, 2023 at 11:20 am
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was rushed to hospital by an air ambulance following a serious crash north of Caledon.
The collision happened around 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday when the OPP says a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Main Street in the town of Shelburne, approximately 45 kilometres north of Caledon.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found a 70-year-old male pedestrian had been struck and suffered serious injuries.
Police say the man was air-lifted to hospital by an Ornge helicopter ambulance in life-threatening condition.
No other injuries were reported in the collision and officers with the OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) have been called in to investigate the crash.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. You can also leave an anonymous tip by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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INsauga's Editorial Standards and PoliciesThe victim transported to the hospital was a 70-year-old male who suffered life-altering injuries. TTCI is attending. The road is expected to be closed for approximately six hours.
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