An 80-year-old driver is facing charges after a traffic controller at a construction site northwest of Lion's Head was hurt in a hit-and-run.
Grey Bruce OPP were called about the incident at the intersection of Highway 6 and Caudle Side Road in Northern Bruce Peninsula shortly after 2:30 p.m. last Thursday.
Police said the flag worker was directing traffic when they were hit by a vehicle that did not stop.
Injuries were minor, police added.
Following an investigation, an 80-year-old from Northern Bruce Peninsula is charged with careless driving and failure to remain at the scene of a collision. The accused will appear in Owen Sound court in relation to the charges at a later date.
Police said the incident is a reminder that road safety is everyone's responsibility and dangerous or aggressive driving should be reported to OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
