A pedestrian, a 22-year-old man, tragically died after being struck on Highway 401 westbound in Oshawa on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. and has led to an ongoing police investigation. Emergency services transported the young man to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The incident caused the closure of several highway lanes and the northbound ramp from Stevenson Road for some time, complicating traffic in the area.
The Ontario Provincial Police reported that they were actively investigating the collision that resulted in the pedestrian's death. Their social media update at 8:30 PM highlighted the seriousness of the incident and asked for understanding from the public regarding lane closures on the highway, which were necessary for emergency response and investigation purposes. This tragic event underscores the ongoing dangers pedestrians face on busy highways.
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