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Driver sent to hospital in critical condition after east Hamilton crash

Hamilton police collision reconstruction units are investigating a crash Feb. 22, 2022 in the city's east end on Queenston Road between Parkdale Avenue and the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Global News

A Hamilton driver was sent to hospital after crashing his car into hydro pole in the city’s east end on Tuesday night.

Police say the 67-year-old suffered critical injuries following the collision before 7:30 p.m. in the area of Queenston Road near Adair Avenue South.

“The man was driving westbound when his vehicle lost control hitting a concrete pole,” Cst. Krista-Lee Ernst said in a release.

“Witnesses to the collision came to the man’s aid until paramedics arrived.”

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Ernst said the investigation is still active as of Wednesday afternoon and that no factors into the cause have been ruled out.

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Winesses or anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police.

 

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