Guelph police are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be more cautious and diligent around construction areas after a woman was hit by an SUV on Monday.
Police said the 19-year-old was crossing through four lanes from the east side of Gordon Street near Landsdown Drive at around 8:00 a.m. when she was struck by a Kia Sorento.
The woman was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries and was charged with failing to yield to traffic under the Highway Traffic Act.
“The reality for driving and walking in the city is that there is always some type of road construction going on that creates a challenge for all,” Guelph police said in a media release. “This situation is heightened now that the school year has begun and everyone is trying to get where they need to go with more obstructions and distractions.”
Guelph police are urging drivers to be diligent in construction areas, slow down and obey the signalperson who is working at them.
They’re also telling pedestrians to use designated crosswalks and intersections.
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