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Woman Critical After Being Struck at Chatsworth Raceway

By Craig Power
July 5, 2016 - 5:40pm

A 50-year-old Algonquin Highlands woman is in critical condition at a London area hospital after being struck by an off road vehicle during a race over the Canada Day long weekend.

Grey Highlands OPP say it happened around 1pm on Saturday, July 2nd, 2016; the woman, working as a volunteer flag person, was struck by a Kawasaki Off Road Vehicle at the Moto Park Raceway in Chatsworth.

Police say the victim's injuries are serious, however, the 21-year-old rider of the vehicle was not injured.

While the Ministry of Labour was notified, police say no charges have been or will be laid.

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