GUELPH – A woman sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a van in Guelph Tuesday morning.
Just before 11 a.m., emergency services were called to Kortright Road West and Rickson Avenue.
Guelph Police say investigation revealed a 20-year-old woman was struck by a Ford commercial van.
Police say the driver of the van, a 75-year-old Guelph male, remained on scene to offer assistance with the help of witnesses until emergency services arrived.
The female was transported by ambulance to a Hamilton trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the van has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm or death under the Highway Traffic Act.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage is asked contact Guelph Police.
