Man wanted for hitting two pedestrians in St. Catharines arrested

A Welland man who was wanted for hitting two pedestrians in St. Catharines has been arrested.

Niagara Regional Police were called after two men in their 20s were hit by a vehicle last Thursday.

The driver was seen running off and getting into another vehicle.

• Police looking for 21-year-old who struck 2 pedestrians in St. Catharines

Police say the crash was intentional.

Both men are recovering from their injuries.

Police had been looking for 21-year-old Gage Young since the crash.

Young was arrested Monday night in Niagara Falls.

He’s facing several charges including assault with a weapon, dangerous driving and theft.