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Elderly Man Hospitalized Following Crash in St. Catharines

Friday, 13 January 2023 11:46

By Linda Morgan

Vehicle hit a pole, then crashed into a medical building

A man in his 80s is in hospital following a collision in St. Catharines.

Around 1:30 yesterday afternoon, emergency crews were called to the area of Vine Street South and Welland Avenue.

Police say a blue Mitsubishi was traveling southbound on Vine Street South, when it lost control and hit a pole.

It then hit a medical building.

The driver was taken to an out of region hospital.

His injuries are considered serious but non life threatening.

Police say the damage to the building is around $50,000.

No charges have been laid, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Niagara Regional Police.

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