Serious crash in St. Catharines sends one to hospital

Vehicle left the road and struck a tree

One person has been seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash in St. Catharines.

Niagara Regional Police say the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday near Queenston Street and Hartzel Road, when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

The passenger was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver fled the scene on foot. 

Police are now working to identify and locate them as the investigation continues.

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