Pedestrian struck in downtown Hamilton in critical condition

Hamilton Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck in downtown Hamilton.

It happened around 9:45 p.m. Thursday, on John St. just north of King.

A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital in critical condition.

According to police, a Hamilton man in his 20s was behind the wheel.

He is cooperating with the investigation.

Police have ruled out speed and impairment as factors.

Please avoid the area of John Street North between King Street East and King William Street due to a collision. HPS – Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating. @HamiltonPolice pic.twitter.com/g9f6d17t7J

— David Hennick (@DavidHennick1) March 30, 2018

Anyone who may have seen what happened is asked to contact police.