The importance of working windshield wipers was underlined following a vehicle/pedestrian collision in Regina Monday night.

Police says two women suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. They were hit by a vehicle on College Avenue and Cornwall Street around 9pm.

The Regina police investigation determined the 20-year-old man was driving in the rain without functioning windshield wipers. It is believed he drove through a red light and hit the two crossing pedestrians.

The 20-year-old man remained at the scene. Matthew Nimchuk of Regina is charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.