4 p.m.: Guelph Police report that the highway is now open to traffic both ways:
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA - Today at approximately 11:40 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department responded to report of a male being injured after falling from a moving vehicle.
Multiple witnesses report a male who was reportedly hanging onto the side of the vehicle which was travelling westbound on Highway 7, just west of Guelph, fell from the vehicle onto the road. The male was taken to a local hospital by EMS with serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle involved did not stop. The vehicle is being described as a black SUV with roof racks and possibly having running boards.
Highway 7 between Woolwich-Guelph Townline and County Road 32 is closed while the investigation continues. More information will be released when it becomes available.
Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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