Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)A 5-year-old child's condition is improving after being struck by a vehicle in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service says on Saturday around 12:30pm, police and EMS responded to the scene on McNaughton Ave. E.
The 5-year-old was taken to hospital in London to be treated for his injuries. The child's condition has improved, and he will soon move out of the intensive care unit.
Police say no charges are being laid in regards to this incident as it happened on private property.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
