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71-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Hit & Run

ck-police-car-500x500A Chatham man is in critical condition after a hit and run.

Police say on Wednesday evening, the 71-year-old was hit by a vehicle at McNaughton Avenue West and Crane Drive in Chatham.

The driver of the vehicle left the scene before police could arrive. Through investigation, Chatham-Kent Police located and arrested the 19-year-old driver for failing to remain at a collision and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

The 71-year-old victim was transported to Victoria Hospital in London and remains in the critical care trauma unit.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact police.