Police Looking For Information After Child On Bicycle Struck By Vehicle

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Windsor Police are investigating a collision that happened on Wednesday between a vehicle and a child riding a bike.

Police say it happened around 5:30pm was struck by a vehicle in the area of McNorton Street and Maitland Avenue while riding their bike. The driver initially stopped and spoke to the child and other witnesses in the area; however, police were not called.

The child was brought to a local hospital by their family due to injuries sustained in the collision. The injuries were not life-threatening. However, the child did require medical attention and did suffer injuries.

Windsor Police is asking anyone who witnessed the collision or spoke with the child or driver of the vehicle to please contact police. The driver is also encouraged to contact them, as required by law, to report this collision.

The vehicle is described as a dark blue sedan, possibly a Lexus.

Anyone in the area who may have captured the incident on surveillance cameras is encouraged to check their footage and contact the police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service – Patrol Support Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

Police remind drivers that when an accident involves injuries to a person or where damage to the vehicles or other property appears to likely exceed $2,000, the drivers must report the accident​ to the police.