Woman, 81, struck on Woolwich Street near downtown Guelph: police

Guelph police say an elderly woman is in hospital after being struck by a car near downtown Guelph on Thursday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Woolwich Street and London Road at around 9:30 a.m.

Police said the pedestrian, an 81-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Const. Mike Gatto said she has since been transported to a trauma centre in Hamilton.

“My understanding as far as the reason for the transport to Hamilton is mainly just because of her age,” he said.

It appears the woman was crossing Woolwich Street and was struck by a car turning left from London Road, Gatto said.

The driver remained on the scene, and Gatto said it’s too early to determine if charges will be laid.

The collision closed Woolwich Street between London Road and Mont Street, and traffic was being diverted around the area.

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Any witnesses are asked to call Guelph police at 519-824-1212.

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