Halton

Pedestrian struck, critically injured in Burlington: police

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A pedestrian faces life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on Mainway near Walkers Line.

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Burlington on Thursday night.

Police said the pedestrian was walking in the area of Mainway and Walkers Line at around 7:30 p.m. when they were struck by a westbound black Hyundai Elantra.

The pedestrian was taken to Hamilton General Hospital in critical condition.

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.

“Due to the nature of the injuries the Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken carriage of the investigation,” police said in a news release.

“Witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are requested to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5065 or CRU@haltonpolice.ca.”