Vehicle crashes into pedestrian, bus shelter, hydro pole on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg

A pedestrian was taken to hospital in stable condition Friday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a hydro pole and bus shelter on Portage Avenue, Winnipeg police say. 

The collision happened at about 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Portage Avenue and Windham Road.

Police say the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene, but a blue SUV with a badly damaged front bumper could be seen near where the collision occurred. 

Portage Avenue eastbound was closed near the intersection while Manitoba Hydro while crews fixed the damaged pole.