Dog killed and owner left with serious injuries in hit-and-run

Dog killed in hit-and-run A man is facing charges after a hit-and-run in Barrie that killed a dog and seriously injured a pedestrian.

A dog has died and a man is left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Barrie Thursday evening.

Barrie Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at Bayfield St. and Hanmer St. around 5:35 pm.

Police say a male pedestrian had been struck by a car that failed to stop.

The dog died at the scene, and the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police located the driver a short time later and arrested him.

The 58-year-old man from Richmond Hill has been charged with Fail to Stop and is scheduled to appear in court on January 10, 2024.