Police searching for vehicle after man injured in St. Catharines hit-and-run

Niagara police are asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run in St. Catharines that sent one man to hospital.

On Aug. 20 at approximately 12:18 p.m., officers responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck on Church Street near Clarke Street.

After arriving on scene, authorities found a 39-year-old St. Catharines man suffering from serious injuries as a result of being struck by the vehicle. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

The involved vehicle did not remain at the scene.

Since then, detectives have identified a black Infinity sedan they believe was involved in the hit-and-run.

Investigators say the vehicle was travelling southeast on Court Street between Welland Avenue and Church Street before turning right into Church Street. The sedan struck the man on the north side of Clarke Street shortly after.

Anyone with information or security or dashcam footage of the area is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009769.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.

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