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Kitchener man airlifted to hospital after being struck by minivan: police

Ornge air ambulance C-GYNH takes-off from the helipad outside the Kingston general hospital in Kingston, Ontario on Sunday April 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Lars Hagberg

A Kitchener man was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries on Wednesday after being struck by a minivan, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say the incident occurred near Manitou Drive and Bleams Road shortly after 5 p.m.

The minivan was exiting the roundabout when it struck the 30-year-old man, according to police, who say the driver, a 42-year-old woman from Kitchener, was not injured as a result of the collision.

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Roads in the area were closed for a few hours as police investigated the collision.

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They say they are continuing to investigate. Any witnesses or anyone with video can call 519-570-9777 ext. 8856, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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