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Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Oshawa, driver charged

Click to play video: 'Pedestrian pinned to wall in serious Oshawa crash'
Pedestrian pinned to wall in serious Oshawa crash
WATCH ABOVE: A woman in her thirties is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a pickup trick and pinned to a wall. Durham Regional Police say the driver was arrested under suspicion of being impaired. Miranda Anthistle reports – Mar 26, 2021

A 40-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Oshawa Thursday afternoon, officials say.

Emergency services were called to Malaga Road, between Park Road and Oxford Street, for a serious collision involving a pedestrian just before 3:30 p.m.

Durham police said a 2021 black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck lost control, struck a pedestrian and pinned her against a wall of a commercial business.

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He said the driver was arrested on suspicion of being impaired.

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In an update Friday, police said 57-year-old Philip Nicholls was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm and operate conveyance 80 milligrams or above.

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He was held for a bail hearing.

An ORNGE air ambulance spokesperson said they took the victim to a Toronto trauma centre.

Police said she is in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5255 or Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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