Pedestrian critical, struck by tractor-trailer near Cherry Hill Shopping Centre

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pedestrian near Cherry Hill Shopping Centre in Fergus, north of Guelph.

• The incident took place at the intersection of Belsyde Avenue and Tower Street South at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET on March 5.
• OPP said in a release that a pedestrian was rushed to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.
• No injuries were reported for the driver of the tractor-trailer.
• The intersection of Belsyde Avenue and Tower Street South was closed for several hours.

Investigation updates

The cause of the fatal collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

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

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Legal resources

Incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event that you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Guelph personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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