Boy, 11, was using crosswalk with crossing guard when struck by truck: Hamilton police
Posted December 1, 2020 6:24 pm.
Last Updated December 2, 2020 10:31 am.
Hamilton police say an 11-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday was hit while using a marked crosswalk with the assistance of a crossing guard.
The child was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
It happened at around 3:20 pm on Upper Gage Avenue at Royal Vista Drive.
Police say a 28-year-old man was driving a Dodge RAM pickup truck southbound on Upper Gage and failed to stop for both the traffic light and the crossing guard, striking the boy.
The driver remained on scene and was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
Police say impairment was not a factor
The accused is expected to appear in court sometime Wednesday.
An 11-year-old kid has suffered life threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle on the mountain. The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/uaibHdnjYg
— Matt Ingram (@MattIngramNEWS) December 1, 2020