Pedestrian critically injured in collision

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-65111
Pedestrian critically injured in vehicle collision

The Windsor Police Service is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

On June 14, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision in the 1100 block of Ouellette Avenue. A preliminary investigation determined that a 40-year-old woman was crossing the street mid-block when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. 

Following the collision, the driver exited his vehicle and was subsequently assaulted by a man who had been accompanying the pedestrian. 

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition. The driver was also treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Ouellette Avenue remains closed in both directions between Giles Boulevard and Pine Street while members of the Windsor Police Service Traffic Reconstruction Unit conduct their investigation. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information or video footage is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7032. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.