A man is in critical condition following a collision on Highway 48 in Brock Township around midnight Friday (June 17).

Police say the collision occurred near the intersection of Sideroad 17 and involved a passenger vehicle and a construction loader, which left the scene.

“Police are seeking witnesses or anyone with any information that assist in identifying who was operating that loader at the time of the collision,” said Sergeant Kerry Schmidt.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Anyone with information on the collision is asked to contact police at 905-668-3388.