Huron OPP report skateboarder hit in Goderich; and washrooms vandalized

SKATEBOARDER STRUCK CROSSING THE ROAD

(GODERICH, ON) - A Goderich skateboarder is very fortunate to be at home and out of the hospital, following a crash in the Town of Goderich last night (July 25).
 
At approximately 7 p.m., the Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and Goderich Fire Department personnel were called to the intersection of Victoria Street North and Newgate Street in response to a collision between a car and a pedestrian.
 
An off-duty police officer witnessed the crash and provided immediate first aid to the injured female until emergency services providers attended the scene.
 
The preliminary investigation has determined the female skateboarder was facing westbound on Newgate Street and had waited for traffic to clear. She attempted to cross the four lanes of traffic, but entered the path of a Toyota Echo that was travelling southbound on Victoria Street in the curb lane. The driver of the Echo was unable to avoid the collision and the vehicle struck the skateboarder.
 
The injured skateboarder, a 16-year-old female of Goderich, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. She has since been released from hospital and is recovering at home.
 
The investigation continues.

BEACH HUT WASHROOMS VANDALIZED

(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP continues to investigate a mischief occurrence that took place at the Main Beach in Goderich earlier this month.
 
Sometime between 5:30 p.m. July 12, and 8:30 a.m. July 13, vandals entered the three public washrooms located at the Main Beach and caused a fair amount of damage. The soap dispensers were ripped off the wall, the plastic sharps disposal containers were also pulled off the wall and thrown onto the floor, and a hand dryer was destroyed.
 
The Huron OPP urges the public to report any and all suspicious activity. If you see something suspicious, please say something. Crimes in progress may be reported by calling 9-1-1.
 
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.