NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Wednesday, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on scene with a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Belsyde Avenue and Tower Street South, Fergus involving a pedestrian being struck at the intersection by a tractor-trailer.
The intersection of Belsyde Avenue and Tower Street South were initial closed for several hours but re-opened at approximately 12:30 a.m.
The pedestrian is still at a trauma centre being assessed; Injuries still being reported to be life-threatening.
The investigation is still ongoing at this time.
Updates will be provided as they become available.
We are urging the public to come forward with any information in relation to this matter; including any dash camera footage through the area around the time of the collision.
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