Guelph Police said a 45-year-old man has been charged in connection with a hit and run on Sunday near the downtown.
Police said the pedestrian had walked into the path of the vehicle and was struck and knocked to the ground around 6 p.m. in the area of Norfolk and Green streets.
Officers said the vehicle initially stopped but then left the scene. Witnesses were able to provide a description and licence plate info.
The victim had cuts and was taken to a trauma centre for further evaluation.
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Officers reportedly found the vehicle with minor damage and what appeared to be blood on the hood area.
Police said they determined the owner was a prohibited driver as a result of an impaired driving conviction.
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