Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday, October 19 around 2 p.m. emergency crews responded to Main Street in Ridgetown for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Through investigation, police learned that the pedestrian, a 66-year-old Morpeth woman had just exited her vehicle when she was struck by a passing vehicle. The woman was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and airlifted to Windsor with life-threatening injuries.
On Friday, October 21st despite life-saving efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries.
Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the woman’s family and friends.
With the assistance of witnesses and video surveillance, officers located the vehicle and driver.
A 38-year-old Ridgetown man has been arrested and charged.
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing and released from court pending a future court date of December 2, 2022.
