A man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a Dodge Ram truck in Oshawa, Ont., while walking along street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police were called to Simcoe Street North, near Howden Road, around 1:30 a.m. following reports of the incident.
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Durham Regional Police said the man, 27, was walking southbound on the roadway when he was struck by the pickup truck. He was airlifted to a trauma centre by ORNGE with life-threatening injuries.
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Police said he remains in hospital in critical condition.
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigations, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact traffic services 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5262.
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