Pedestrian dies after being struck by OPP cruiser in Bala

Incident details

A 25-year-old male pedestrian was fatally struck by an OPP cruiser in Bala, Ontario, early Sunday morning. The incident took place on Muskoka Road 169 just before 6:00 a.m. on September 29, 2024. Emergency services responded quickly, and the man was transported to a local hospital.

• Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
• The OPP officer involved in the crash was also taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
• Muskoka Road 169 was closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road for an investigation.
• An OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the Traffic Collision Investigation Team are conducting a thorough examination to determine the cause of the crash.

Investigation update

Due to the involvement of a police officer in this fatal collision, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been notified and has invoked its mandate to investigate the incident.

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