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Driver charged following crash involving pedestrian

A driver from North Perth is facing charges after a collision involving a pedestrian.

Perth County OPP and EMS crews responded on July 22 just after 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Davidson Avenue North in Listowel. The investigation indicated that the vehicle collided with the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As a result, a 52-year-old resident of Listowel has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm.

The accused will be appearing in court at a later date to answer to the charge.

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