Charges have been laid after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Ridgetown.
Emergency crews were called to Main Street just before 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, but police say the suspect vehicle had left the scene by the time officers arrived.
According to investigators, the female victim had just stepped out of her vehicle when she was hit. The 66-year-old Howard Township woman was taken to hospital and later airlifted to Windsor with life-threatening injuries.
Witness statements and surveillance video helped police locate the vehicle and driver.
A 38-year-old Ridgetown man has been arrested and is charged with failing to remain at a collision resulting in bodily harm, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, and two Highway Traffic Act related offences.
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.