Perth County OPP are investigating after a pedestrian was struck on Highway 8, just east of Stratford.

Yesterday evening, OPP along with emergency services responded to the highway near Ontario Street to learn that a 77 year old male was trying to cross the highway when they were struck by an eastbound vehicle.

The male was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries and the driver of the vehicle was not injured.

Perth Count OPP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.