**Updated as of 11:50 a.m., October 11, 2022**
The Wellington County OPP say a crash that has closed a local roadway is now being investigated as a hit-and-run.
Just before 10 a.m. on October 11, police confirmed via Twitter that a crash has closed a portion of Wellington Road 2 outside the Town of Minto. Officers say they responded around 8:30 a.m. along with Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services and local fire departments to a report of an injured cyclist on Wellington Road 2 at Regency Drive. The cyclist, a 21-year-old Clifford native, has been airlifted via ORNGE ambulance to a trauma centre with serious injuries.
Wellington County OPP are asking for the driver of the vehicle involved to come forward. If you have any information regarding this crash, contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Police say Regency Drive is accessible from the north, but they are advising drivers to avoid the area for now.
More details as they are made available by police.
Road Closure: #WellingtonOPP advising that Wellington Road 2 @TownofMinto will be closed for several hours due to a motor vehicle collision. Regency Drive can be accessed from the north. Please avoid the area. Updates to be provided when available. ^ju pic.twitter.com/kgYdUaxZTz
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) October 11, 2022
#WellingtonOPP investigating a fail to remain collision on Wellington Road 2 @TownofMinto after a cyclist was seriously injured when they were struck by a motor vehicle which did not remain on scene. Pls contact 1-888-310-1122 or @CSGWtips with any info ^ju pic.twitter.com/gLEx2viz51
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) October 11, 2022
