On June 18, 2026, at approximately 22:49 hrs., the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to an emergency call regarding a collision involving a pedestrian.
Investigators determined that a 49-year-old Chatham male was walking on Longwoods Road in Chatham, between Littlejohn Road and Zone Road 7, when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 54-year-old Thamesville woman.
The pedestrian sustained significant injuries as a result of this collision and was transported to Four Counties Health Services in Newbury before being airlifted to London Health Sciences Centre with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.
Due to the severity of the injuries, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Traffic Management Unit were called in to continue the investigation. The roadway remained closed overnight but has since reopened. This investigation remains open and ongoing. Those with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact the Traffic Management Unit at 519-355-1092, or Constable Brandon McKeen via email at brandonmc@chatham-kent.ca.