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Life-threatening injuries for pedestrian after being hit by vehicle near Shakespeare

A pedestrian is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle near Shakespeare.

According to Perth County OPP, officers responded alongside Perth County EMS around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday to a report of a serious pedestrian collision on Line 34, between Road 104 and Road 106, east of Shakespeare.

Emergency responders arrived and found a 65-year-old from Kitchener who had been hit by a vehicle that ignored a road closure sign put in place for another earlier crash.

The victim was taken to Stratford for treatment of their injuries, which police called life-threatening.

Line 34 between Road 104 and Road 106 was closed for a lengthy period, reopening just after 5 a.m. on Friday morning. Police continue to investigate the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has home security, doorbell, or dash-cam footage is encouraged to contact Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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