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Man Facing Assault Charge in Bizarre Traffic Accident and Stabbing in Garden City

Friday, 18 June 2021 09:56

By Tami Jeanneret

Father and son struck by truck, driver stabbed

Police say they were called to the corner of Ontario and Scott Street in St. Catharines last night around 7:30.

Police say a 45 year old man and his 6 year old son were struck by a pickup in the crosswalk of the intersection.

The driver, a 32 year old man got out of his truck, got into an argument with the father and was then stabbed.

He approached witnesses asking for help and was taken to hospital by ambulance with non life threatening injuries.

Police have charged 45 year old Ryan Garrett of St. Catharines with aggravated assault

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 ext. 1002200

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