KAWARTHA LAKES-A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle at the corner of Kent and Victoria Avenue in Lindsay this afternoon.
Police say at approximately 2:05PM, a vehicle travelling on Kent Street West struck a pedestrian who was walking through the crosswalk at Victoria Avenue. The pedestrian was taken to Ross Memorial Hospital by Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service with serious injuries.
Collision Reconstructionists from the Ontario Provincial Police Central Region Traffic Safety and Operational Support unit attended the scene to assist with the investigation. Any person who witnessed this collision, or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident is asked to contact the Kawartha Lakes Police Service at .705-324-5252
Victoria Street was closed to the police station and police tape is wrapped around the light standards from one side of the road to the other.
Witnesses say the pedestrians dog died at the scene.
