Kingston police say a pedestrian was struck by a car Monday evening. The incident caused a section of a busy Kingston street to close during Monday’s commute.
The collision happened some time after 4 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Bayridge Drive and Coverdale Drive. A section of Bayridge Drive at Coverdale Drive was closed due to the investigation — but has since re-opened. A forensic unit was called in to collect evidence and will now look into what may have caused the crash.
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Police confirm the driver involved stayed on scene and cooperating with the investigation. Officials say the pedestrian, an adult male, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Some bus routes were rerouted due to the collision. Police warned people to steer clear of the area to avoid delays.
—More information to come.
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