Pedestrian hit by transport truck at Fergus intersection

FERGUS – A pedestrian remains in life-threatening condition after being hit by a transport truck at a busy Fergus intersection on Wednesday evening.

Emergency crews responded to the corner of Belsyde Avenue and Tower Street South (Highway 6) on March 5 at about 5:30pm.

Wellington County OPP officials say a pedestrian was "struck at the intersection by a tractor-trailer."

"The pedestrian is still at a trauma centre being assessed," police stated the next morning, adding the person's injuries are "still being reported to be life-threatening."

Anyone with any information or dash camera footage in the area around the time of the collision can call investigators at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at csgw.tips.