One arrested, another in critical condition after hit-and-run in St. Catharines

One person has been arrested after a hit-and-run in St. Catharines that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.

Niagara police say they responded to reports of a collision at Pelham Road and Monck Street around 5:45 p.m. Friday.

The male pedestrian was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition.

While officers were at the scene, the driver who struck the man returned.

20-year-old Gurmeet Singh of St. Catharines has been arrested and charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm.

Anyone with additional information that could assist police is asked to reach out to detectives at  905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009504.

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