Driver faces charges after child hit by vehicle on Hamilton Mountain: police

Hamilton police have charged a 28-year-old man with dangerous driving causing bodily harm after an 11-year-old was hit Tuesday afternoon on the Mountain.

Investigators say a pickup truck struck a young boy at Upper Gage Avenue and Royalvista Drive between Stone Church and Rymal roads just before 3:30 p.m.

Paramedics say the boy was transported to hospital with “life-threatening injuries.”

Investigators believe the child was crossing Royalvista in the marked crosswalk, with the assistance of a crossing guard.

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It’s alleged the driver of the Dodge RAM failed to stop for both the traffic light and the crossing guard, striking the child.

Police say Brandon Aubert will appear in court on Dec. 10.

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Detectives have ruled out driver impairment as a factor.

Police are looking for witnesses and possibly dashcam video of the collision.

Anyone with information can reach out to police at 905-546-4755.