Skateboarder struck by SUV in Kitchener, police say

Waterloo Regional Police Service crest on side of cruiser taken on July 19, 2025 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Andrew Osmond | CityNews) Andrew Osmond | CityNews

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted October 08, 2025 05:12 pm Last Updated October 08, 2025 07:41 pm

A skateboarder was seriously hurt following a crash in Kitchener.

At 10:40 a.m., police responded to a reported collision in the Bridge Street West and Woolwich Street area.

Police said a 28-year-old was on a skateboard when they were struck by an SUV travelling west on Bridge Street. The male were transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries.

The closure for the investigation was in place for two hours.

Officials are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to speak to police or call 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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