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Peterborough transit driver charged following downtown collision with pedestrian

A Peterborough transit driver has been charged in connection to a collision with a pedestrian on Feb. 26. Harrison Perkins/Special to Global News Peterborough

A Peterborough Transit bus driver has been charged following last week’s collision with a pedestrian in the city’s downtown.

The collision happened on Friday around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of George and Simcoe streets. An assistive-mobility walker was near the bus as police cordoned off the intersection to investigate.

Police say an 85-year-old pedestrian was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and treated for serious injuries. The person has since been released.

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On Thursday, police say the 58-year-old transit bus driver was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian under the Highway Traffic Act.

No name was released.

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