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