Update (4:39 p.m.): Barrie police say the scooter operator suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
Police also say the SUV driver who fled was located soon after and faces multiple charges. There is no word yet on the specific charges.
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ORIGINAL STORY
City police are investigating after a multi-vehicle crash in central Barrie this afternoon, with one driver leaving the scene.
At 12:23 p.m. on July 4, police received the call, which involved two SUVs and a motorized scooter near Caroline and Innisfil streets.
One SUV struck the other vehicles and left the scene, according to Barrie police communications co-ordinator Peter Leon.
As the investigation is in its early stages, there is no word on charges.
The individual operating the scooter was attended to by paramedics and transported to local hospital.
BarrieToday will provide more information as it becomes available.
