Man struck by transport truck in Guelph while pushing girlfriend to safety

A Guelph police cruiser appears in a file photo. (Submitted)

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a transport truck at a busy Guelph intersection Monday afternoon.

Guelph Police said the collision occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. in the area of Gordon Street and Stone Road.

“Investigation revealed a man and woman, both 18, were crossing the street when the truck began turning,” police said in a media release. “The man pushed the woman out of the way before being struck by the front of the truck, which tried to stop to avoid the collision.”

The man was transported to a Hamilton hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The woman was not injured.

Police say the truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.

The intersection was closed for several hours while officers investigated. It has since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing.