MINTO - A 28-year-old driver from West Grey Township is facing charges after a hit-and-run collision that left a cyclist with serious injuries.
The crash occurred on Oct. 11 around 8:30 a.m. on Wellington Road 2 at Regency Drive in Minto Township. The investigation revealed the cyclist was hit by a motor vehicle that fled the scene, police say.
The cyclist, a 21-year-old from Clifford, was ultimately transported to a trauma centre by Air Ornge with serious injuries.
As a result of the investigation, the 28-year-old driver has been charged with:
- Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Careless driving cause bodily harm
- Fail to report accident
- Fail to remain, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident, or anyone who may have dash-camera footage of this crash, to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit an online tip at csgw.tips.