Pedestrian taken to trauma centre after collision in Listowel

One person was taken to a trauma centre after a collision Friday between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Perth OPP responded shortly after 9 a.m. to the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East in Listowel.

Perth County Emergency Medical Services also responded. The pedestrian was transported to the trauma centre with serious injuries.

Police say the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East will remain closed for several hours while police investigate.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to call 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go to hpcrimestoppers.ca.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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