Chatham-Kent police are hoping to speak to witnesses of a weekend collision involving a pickup truck and a mobility scooter in Chatham.
On Saturday, at about 3 p.m., emergency crews were called to the corner of McNaughton Avenue and St. Clair Street in Chatham. An eastbound pickup struck an elderly man who was crossing the street on a mobility scooter, police say.
The pedestrian, a 74-year-old Chatham man, sustained life-
threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital in Chatham and later transferred for further treatment at a Windsor hospital.
The driver of the truck, a 41-year-old Thamesville woman, wasn’t hurt.
The Chatham-Kent Traffic Management unit is currently investigating this collision.
Police would like to speak with anyone with information or who may have witnessed anything suspicious during this time.
If you have any additional information relevant to this matter, police ask that you contact Const. Brandon McKeen at [email protected] or call 519-355-1092.
