A Wheatley man suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision that saw his vehicle go airborne.
Chatham-Kent (CK) police responded to Erie Street South in Romney Township at roughly 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Investigators say a vehicle became airborne after hitting a raised mound of compacted soil and landed on the beach.
The 57-year-old driver had life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Leamington District Memorial Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Windsor Regional Hospital.
No one else was involved in the crash.
Traffic Management Unit officers attended the scene, closing Erie Street South for several hours.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Joel Rehill at 519-355-1092 or by email.
