Chatham-Kent Police cruiser. (Photo by Jaryn Vecchio)
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Chatham

Chatham-Kent police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Chatham.

Officers were called to the intersection of McNaughton Avenue East and Taylor Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

The pedestrian, a 28-year-old woman from Chatham, suffered serious injuries. The 66-year-old woman driving the car was not hurt.

The Traffic Management Unit was called in to investigate and the road was closed for several hours, but has since reopened.

Anyone with further information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact the investigating officer, Constable Brandon McKeen, at [email protected] or 519-355-1092.

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