Thursday, August 20, 2026

Pedestrian critically injured in Stone Church Road collision

Hamilton Police are investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian that occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m.

Approximate area of STONE CHURCH ROAD EAST & UPPER WELLINGTON STREET

Approximate location — matched to the street named in the record, not an exact address.

Hamilton Police are investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian that occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the area of Stone Church Road East and Upper Wellington Street. Police say a 91-year-old woman walking westbound in the bike lane with a mobility walker was struck from behind by a Hyundai driven by an 81-year-old woman and was taken to Hamilton General Hospital in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No charges have been laid.

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