Waterloo Regional Police are actively investigating a recent single motor vehicle collision that occurred in Kitchener, adding to the city’s recent traffic incidents.
On Saturday at approximately 1:40 p.m., emergency services swiftly responded to reports of a single motor vehicle collision along Bridge Street West, near Lancaster Street West, amplifying concerns about road safety in the area.
According to police reports, the driver was navigating Bridge Street West when the vehicle veered off the roadway, descended an embankment, and ultimately ended up in a nearby river, marking a dramatic turn of events for both the driver and the passenger onboard.
Both individuals involved were promptly transported to a local hospital to receive medical attention for their injuries, fortunately classified as non-life-threatening, underscoring the importance of swift emergency response and the critical role of local healthcare facilities.
In response to the collision and to facilitate the investigative process, roads in the immediate vicinity were closed for approximately four hours, causing temporary disruptions to local traffic flow but prioritizing the thoroughness of the investigation and the safe retrieval of the submerged vehicle.
As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, highlighting the meticulous efforts of law enforcement officials in piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the incident and identifying potential contributing factors, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the situation for future preventive measures.
