UPDATE: Elgin driver charged after student hit by vehicle

A pedestrian collision near an Elgin school has led to a 76-year-old facing traffic-related charges.

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Brockvilleist initially reported on the incident, and OPP provided an update the next day.

Police say that shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a vehicle striking a 17-year-old student on Main Street near Rideau District High School. The vehicle initially fled the scene, and the student sustained minor injuries.

Officers located the suspect vehicle in the area, and a 76-year-old resident of Elgin has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving and failing to remain at the scene.

The suspect was released and is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Brockville at a later date.

The OPP reminds the public that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone who witnesses dangerous or erratic driving is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.