NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ADJALA-TOSORONTIO & ESSA TOWNSHIPS – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a collision involving a pick-up truck and a cyclist in Angus, Essa Township.
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a member of the Nottawasaga OPP was on patrol in the area of Elizabeth Street and Simcoe Street when the officer noticed a large gathering of people.
The officer attended the area and located an 11-year-old male with serious injuries. Simcoe County Paramedics Services attended and transported the child to a local hospital before he was air-lifted to a Toronto-area hospital by Ornge air ambulance.
The driver of the pick-up truck did not sustain any injuries.
Traffic Collision Investigators (TCI) attended the location to investigate. The investigation is ongoing and an update will be provided when available.
Witnesses of the collision or anyone with video footage is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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