Jacob Thomas Walker, 35, was granted bail in Bridgewater provincial court on two charges from a hit-and-run motor vehicle-pedestrian collision in New Ross on July 5 that sent a child to hospital. Photo by File photoArticle contentA Chester Grant man has been granted bail on a pair of charges from a hit and run in New Ross last weekend that sent a child to hospital.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentLunenburg district RCMP responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Huckleberry Lane on Saturday at about 7:20 p.m.Article contentArticle contentRCMP said a Ford F-250 pickup truck struck a child in a beach parking lot before fleeing at a high of rate speed.Article contentArticle contentThe child was taken to the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department by a family member for medical treatment and then transported to hospital by paramedics. RCMP said the child had non-life-threatening injuries.Article contentAt about 8:50 p.m., an RCMP officer located a F-250, believed to be the vehicle involved in the incident, parked along New Russell Road.Article contentThe male driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested. He was taken to the Chester RCMP detachment, where he allegedly provided breath samples with blood alcohol readings of .210 and .200, above the legal limit of .08.Article contentJacob Thomas Walker, 35, was charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop his vehicle after being involved in an accident that caused bodily harm.Article contentWalker was arraigned before a justice of the peace Sunday and was remanded until Monday, when he appeared in Bridgewater provincial court.Article contentArticle contentThe Crown consented to Walker’s release on a $15,000 bail order with one surety and conditions of house arrest.Article contentWalker must reside with his surety in Chester Grant. He can only leave the property for employment, medical emergencies or appointments, legal commitments, counselling or treatment programs, or when in the immediate company of his surety.Article contentJudge Catherine Benton prohibited Walker from possessing or consuming alcohol or drugs, having any firearms, occupying the driver’s seat of any vehicle, and associating with anyone with a criminal record, except for members of his immediate family.Article contentWalker also cannot have any contact with the victim and two other potential Crown witnesses or be within 25 metres of their residences, schools or workplaces.Article contentThe case will be back in court Aug. 13.Article content
Chester Grant man gets bail on charges from New Ross hit and run that injured child
