Hamilton crash leaves man fighting for life

A man is in critical condition after a single-car crash this morning near a major Hamilton mall.

Police say at 9:00 this morning a driver went off Upper Wentworth St, struck a barrier and slipped into the parking lot. Fire crews extricated the man; he was pulled out without vital signs.

The man was revived and taken to hospital where he’s fighting for his life.

The collision reconstruction unit has taken photos and interviewed witnesses to find out why the car left the road.