A woman faces charges after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that police say fled the scene in Peterborough on Saturday night.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Romaine Street, just east of Park Street, at around 8:20 p.m.
Read more: Peterborough police seek 2nd vehicle in fatal pedestrian collision on George Street North
Paramedics and firefighters treated a woman in her 30s at the scene for a leg injury before taking her to hospital for further treatment.
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Several people who live in the area also came to help after hearing a “loud bang“ outside.
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Police say on Sunday, the driver in the incident attend the Peterborough Police Service’s station where she was arrested.
Gabrielle Richards, 24, of Peterborough was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop after an accident.
She was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 25, police said Monday.
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