15-year-old dead, struck by ‘commercial van’ east of Kingston

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in South Frontenac Township — east of Kingston.

The incident took place on Rosedale Road, north of the Village of Sydenham, around 5:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 4.

• OPP said a commercial van travelling along the road struck a 15-year-old who was walking in the same direction. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Another pedestrian was struck by the vehicle. They were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
• The driver of the commercial van, a 57-year-old man, remained at the scene. Police decided to test his blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
• Officials said the individual’s BAC came back in the “warning range” — meaning between 0.05 and 0.079.

Investigation updates

The operator of the commercial van received a three-day administrative driver’s licence suspension. The vehicle was also towed for further examination.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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Legal resources

Tragic incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event that you’re injured during a pedestrian or motor vehicle collision in Ontario.

For those seeking legal guidance, the dedicated South Frontenac and Kingston car accident lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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