Police charge male with impaired driving in connection with pedestrian collision
Lethbridge Police have charged a 56-year-old male with impaired driving causing bodily harm following a pedestrian collision that resulted in life-threatening injuries.
On March 2 just before 4 p.m., police responded to a report of a pedestrian collision at the intersection of 13 Street and 3 Avenue North. A 78-year-old male pedestrian was transported by EMS to Chinook Regional Hospital with significant head injuries, and later transferred to Calgary.
The investigation determined a Dodge Ram truck was travelling eastbound on 3 Avenue then proceeded to turn southbound on 13 Street, colliding with an elderly pedestrian. The driver displayed signs of impairment and following further investigation was subsequently charged.
Joseph Cameron Brewster, 56, of Lethbridge, is charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and driving over .08. Brewster was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court April 29.
The victim remains in hospital in critical condition, and the LPS Victim/Witness Services Unit is providing support to his family.
The investigation is ongoing.
