Jeep driver pinned under tire after crash into fence in St. Catharines

A driver is in hospital after crashing into a fence and getting trapped underneath their tire in St. Catharines Wednesday evening.

It happened around 6 p.m. in the area of Welland Avenue and Cushman Road.

Niagara police say the driver was ejected from their grey Jeep — which had no roof or doors — after losing control while trying to make a sudden turn.

The Jeep then struck a fence and the driver was pinned underneath a tire.

Emergency crews removed the driver and brought them to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Niagara police continue to investigate. Anyone with further information is asked to contact officers at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009982.

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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