Niagara Regional Police have laid charges against a Welland man following a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian seriously injured.
Officers were called to Thorold Road, between Bridlewood and Rose, around 8:30 p.m. Saturday after reports a pedestrian had been struck.
Police say the victim, who was walking their dog at the time, was taken to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries, while the dog died at the scene.
A 44-year-old Welland resident, Sandev Varaich, was later arrested and charged with failing to remain at the scene, along with two impaired driving-related offences.
(Written by: Matt Latour)