Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Ajax, police looking for driver

Durham Regional Police Service logo is seen on the side of a cruiser. CITYNEWS

Posted December 13, 2024 3:45 pm.

Durham police are looking for a suspect vehicle that allegedly left the scene after striking a pedestrian.

Officers were called to Kingston Road West at Chapman Drive around 5:30 on Thursday for reports a person had been struck.

The pedestrian was transported to a trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle left the scene and was last seen going westbound on Kingston Road.

Anyone with dashcam footage from the area is asked to contact police.

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