27-year-old pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle in Windsor

A 27-year-old pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the street, according to Windsor police.

In a news release, Windsor police saidthey are investigating the accident, which took place Friday night.

Officers were called to the intersection of Howard Avenue and Edinborough Street just after 10 p.m. Through an investigation, officers found out that the vehicle was going northbound on Howard Avenue when it hit the person who was trying to cross the street.

Police say the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and the victim was transported to hospital.

As the investigation is ongoing, Windsor police are asking that anyone with information contact theCollision Reconstruction Unit at 519-945-9645. People can also anonymously reach out to the Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.