62-year-old Peterborough man seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in downtown core

    Man has been walking in a lane of traffic on Sherbrooke Street between George and Aylmer on Thursday afternoon when he was struck

    Police car lights. (Stock photo)

    A 62-year-old Peterborough man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the downtown core late Thursday afternoon (January 8).

    At around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, police officers were called to Sherbrooke Street between George Street and Aylmer Street.

    Officers learned that a man had been struck by a vehicle while walking in a live lane of traffic on Sherbrooke Street.

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    Due to the nature of his injuries, the victim was flown to a Toronto hospital for treatment.

    Sherbrooke Street was closed between George Street and Aylmer Street while officers investigated and documented the scene.

    Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit att are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the traffic unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.