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Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after collision in Niagara Falls

Don Mitchell / Global News

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car in Niagara Falls.

According to Niagara Regional Police, it happened when the 55-year-old pedestrian was crossing Bridge Street at Sixth Avenue at around 6 p.m. on Monday evening.

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Investigators say a 19-year-old man was driving a Grey Honda Civic eastbound on Bridge Street when he hit the man crossing the road.

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The pedestrian was transported to an out-of-region hospital by Ornge-air ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

So far there’s no word on charges.

The Niagara Regional Police Service’s collision reconstruction unit is investigating and anyone with information is asked to call 905-688-4111 ext. 1009472.

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