Pedestrian hit near Cornwall mall parking lot

The laneway between Cornwall Square and the parking garage as seen in this November 2018 file photo. Police are looking for witnesses to a case where a pedestrian was hit by an SUV on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (Newswatch Group/Bill Kingston, File)

CORNWALL – City police are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by an SUV in the laneway between Cornwall Square and the parking garage.

It happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday and Cornwall police and firefighters were on scene.

β€œIt should be noted the driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene to offer assistance. The pedestrian was subsequently transported to the hospital with serious injuries,” CPS spokesman Stephanie MacRae said in a statement.

Witnesses should call 613-933-5000 extension 2734 and speak with Const. Patrick Depratto.