26-year-old dead, struck by vehicle near Naughton post office

Incident details

A 26-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle near the Naughton post office.

• The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) said in a news release that officers were “dispatched to the area of Simon Lake Road by Gorman Street in Walden” shortly after 5 a.m. ET on Jan. 13.
• “Upon arrival, paramedics from Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and [the GSPS] began life-saving measures on the pedestrian [from Greater Sudbury]…Unfortunately, the individual was pronounced deceased on scene,” the release reads.
• The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

UPDATE – RR55 now open – Pedestrian has been identified as a 26y/o women from Greater Sudbury. Her name will not be released out of respect for the family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to those impacted by the incident. The investigation into the collision is ongoing. https://t.co/0nnA4IOkIg

— Sudbury Police (@SudburyPolice) January 13, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the 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 police at 705-675-9171.

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Legal resources

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