89 Year Old Woman Injured in Hit and Run

Friday, 8 January 2021 04:20

By Tami Jeanneret

Police in St. Catharines are investigating a hit and run.

It happened in the area of QUeenston St. and Woodburn Ave. just before 6:00 yesterday evening

Police say an 89 year old woman was crossing the street when a light coloured vehicle traveling southbound struck the victim and fled the scene.

The woman was taken to an out of region hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police say the collision was caught on video and officers are currently reviewing that footage.

Police are asking anyone with video cameras in the area review to review the footage as well.

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