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Kingston pedestrian struck by vehicle left with minor injuries: police

A pedestrian was struck in Kingston after police say a driver accidentally slammed on the gas pedal rather than the brakes. Global Kingston

A male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and taken to hospital after a collision in Kingston on Tuesday morning.

Around 11 a.m., Kingston police say an elderly female driver was turning onto Gore Street from Ontario Street when she realized a pedestrian was crossing the road.

Police say, instead of slamming on the brakes, the woman allegedly put her foot down on the gas pedal and hit the pedestrian.

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During the collision, police report the driver ran up onto the sidewalk, taking out a sign post and narrowly missing a tree.

The pedestrian was left with minor injuries but there is no word on the condition of the driver.

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Gore Street was closed for a short period of time but was reopened to traffic before noon.

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