A Lindsay, Ont., man faces charges after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the village of Bobcaygeon early Sunday.
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say officers and emergency services personnel responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Head Street around 3:50 a.m.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was driven towards pedestrians resulting in one pedestrian being struck,” stated Const. Jackie Hildenbrand on Wednesday. “Involved parties were known to each other.”
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The victim was taken to hospital in Lindsay with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The investigation led to the arrest of the driver.
Brandon Finlay, 23, of Lindsay is charged with:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Assault with a weapon
- Failure to stop at the scene of an accident
In addition, police also arrested and charged Heather Harding, 21, of Lindsay, with assault with a weapon. No details were provided on her role in the incident.
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