Pedestrian dead after being struck on Highway 404 near Newmarket: police | CBC News
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A fatal collision occurred on Highway 404 southbound near Woodbine Avenue and Queensville Sideroad in East Gwillimbury, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The Ontario provincial police received reports of the crash at 12:30 pm when the pedestrian was hit by a tractor trailer. The police have closed off the southbound section of the highway for investigation purposes and are advising the public to avoid the area due to expected delays. Details about the driver and victim have not yet been disclosed.
A pedestrian is dead after a collision on Highway 404 southbound near Woodbine Avenue and Queensville Sideroad in East Gwillimbury. The incident occurred when the pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer.
Ontario provincial police reported the crash at 12:30 pm and subsequently closed the southbound section of the highway for investigation.
Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area and to expect delays as the investigation continues.
No details regarding the driver or the victim have been released by the police, as the investigation is ongoing.
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