Pedestrian seriously hurt; police seek witnesses to accident in Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) -  Just after Noon, Saturday, Oct. 21, members of the Huron County OPP, along with paramedics from Huron County Paramedic Services, responded to a motor-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, at the intersection of Balvina Drive East and Bayfield Road.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the injured pedestrian was walking northbound within the crosswalk on Bayfield Road when she attempted to cross over Balvina Drive East. As she was crossing the roadway, a Dodge Ram pick-up turned left onto Balvina Drive from Bayfield Road into her path. 

At this point, investigators are trying to determine whether the pick-up truck and pedestrian collided or whether the pedestrian lost her balance and fell due to the presence of the truck.

The injured pedestrian, an 87-year-old Goderich woman, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. She remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this incident. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 519-524-8314 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122. 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.

Balvina Drive East has since re-opened for travel.