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Sarnia man charged after a woman was pushed out of a moving car going 50 km/h

Police say the woman and the driver were having an argument. The driver now faces multiple assault charges.

The driver now faces multiple assault charges, Sarnia police say

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Sarnia police say the woman and the driver were arguing. (CBC)

Sarnia police have laid charges after they say a 58-year-old woman was pushed out of a moving car during an argument.

Police say officers were called to the area of Indian Road and Devine Street in the city's south end around 6 p.m. on June 16. 

When they got there, police say, paramedics were caring for an injured woman. Officers talked to her, and police learned she'd been pushed out of a car going about 50 kilometres per hour. 

The woman had a dislocated knee and scratches, police say. She was treated in hospital and released.

Police say they've have now charged the driver of the car — 62-year-old Sarnia man — with assault, assault causing bodily harm, dangerous driving and failure to stop after an accident. 

He's in custody pending a bail hearing.