1 Dead Following Canada Day Collision on Hwy. 401 East of Kingston

Incident Details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal Canada Day collision on Highway 401.

• The incident took place in the westbound lanes of the highway between Mallorytown and Landsdowne — communities east of Kingston — around 5:30am ET on July 1.
• According to officials, a car came to a stop on the shoulder of the road. A person exited the vehicle and was struck by another vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 401.
• The individual, who OPP have decided not to identify, was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place in the near future.
• Officials didn’t disclose if the driver of the vehicle that struck the deceased remained at the scene.

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

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

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

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