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Witnesses help Waterloo police capture man who fled scene of hit-and-run

A 23-year-old Toronto man was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Global News File

Witnesses helped police capture a man who fled the scene of a hit-and-run in Waterloo on Friday.

Police say the 49-year-old Waterloo man was crossing the street at the intersection of University Avenue and Sunview Street when he was hit by a black Nissan.

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The Nissan fled the scene but was followed by some witnesses who blocked his escape in a nearby driveway until police arrived.

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The victim was taken to Grand River hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

A 23-year-old Toronto man was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

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