Brantford Male Faces Criminal Charges After Collision Investigation
Incident #19-10613
On March 25, 2019 the Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit investigated a serious motor vehicle collision which involved two pedestrians that had been struck at the intersection of Colborne Street and Clarence Street.
Officers attended to the scene along with Brantford Fire and Brant/Brantford Paramedics. Two 20 year old females had been struck by a pick-up truck and suffered serious injuries. They were transported to hospital where they were treated for serious injuries. The driver of the motor vehicle was not injured in the collision.
As a result of the investigation a 47 year old Brantford male has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily harm x2 and Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm x2 under the Criminal Code.
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On March 25, 2019 at approximately 8:07am, members of the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a serious motor vehicle collision involving 2 pedestrians having been struck in the area of Colborne Street at Clarence Street. Members of Brantford Fire and Brant/Brantford paramedics also attended to assist with the injured parties.
Preliminary investigation suggests two 20 year old females were struck by a pick- up truck at this location. Both females were transported to Hamilton General Hospital where they remain with serious injuries. The driver of the pick-up truck was not injured.
The area of Colborne Street and Clarence Street will remain closed for most of the afternoon while investigators from the Collision Reconstruction Unit continue their investigation.
Several witnesses came forth at the scene, however, the Brantford Police Traffic Unit would like to speak with anyone that has further information regarding this incident. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Constable Jeremy Morton at 519-756-0113