Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
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Serious Crash Near Ridgetown

A 25-year-old Blenheim man remains in serious condition in a London hospital after a crash just outside of Ridgetown.

Police say the man lost control of the vehicle he was driving at around 4am Saturday on Victoria Rd. near Reeders Line.

Officers say the vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree, and came to rest in a ditch.

The driver was rushed to hospital in Chatham with life-threatening injuries and was later transferred to London where his condition has since been stabilized.

The collision is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chatham-Kent police.

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