NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at approximately 5:44 p.m., 1 District (St. Catharines) uniform officers responded to the area of Queenston Street and Woodburn Avenue, in the City of St. Catharines for a report of a collision.
Initial investigation revealed that an 89-year-old female was crossing the street heading southbound at this location. Subsequently, a light-colored vehicle was travelling southbound, when it struck the female pedestrian. The vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. The vehicle was last seen travelling eastbound on Queenston Street.
The female victim was transported to an out of region hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service are continuing to try and locate and speak with witnesses.
The collision was captured on video, which is currently being investigated by detectives.
This collision remains under investigation by detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.
Detectives are requesting that anyone with video cameras in the area of the collision, to review their footage.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact police at (905) 688-4111, ext.1005591
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