Regina police say driver who hit boy, 7, was impaired
CBC News | Posted: June 23, 2022 12:14 AM | Last Updated: June 23, 2022
Accused, 47, also charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm
The pickup truck driver who Regina police say struck and injured a seven-year-old boy on Tuesday has been charged with two criminal offences.
Police say the boy remains in hospital with serious injuries.
The 47-year-old accused has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm.
Police say the truck hit the boy, several parked cars and two fences at around 8:30 a.m. CST.
The truck came to a stop once it hit a house on Dunsmore Drive, in the city's northwest. EMS took the boy and the driver to hospital.
The man is in custody and will appear in court at a later date.