Waterloo police seek driver after pedestrian hit on Weber

Waterloo Regional Police are looking for the driver of a dark-coloured SUV that struck a pedestrian on Weber Street North in Waterloo on Wednesday night and fled the scene.

Police said emergency services were called to the area of Weber Street North and Lincoln Road at about 8:50 p.m. on Oct. 21 for a collision involving a pedestrian. Investigators determined an adult male pedestrian was hit by the SUV, which fled northbound on Weber Street North.

Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services took the man to a local hospital. Police have not released his condition or name.

The northbound lanes of Weber Street North were closed for several hours while the service’s Traffic Services Unit investigated, police said in a news release issued Friday at 1:03 p.m.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone who saw the collision, has dash camera footage or has other information is asked to contact the Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

Police have not released a description of the vehicle beyond its colour and type, or a licence plate number.

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Source: Waterloo Regional Police Service news release, Oct. 23, 2026.