37-year-old dead, struck by vehicle on QEW in Oakville

Incident details

A 37-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) in Oakville.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the incident took place on the highway near Royal Windsor Drive around 11:30 a.m. ET on Dec. 22.
• Despite efforts to save the woman’s life, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
• A stretch of the QEW around Royal Windsor Drive was closed for several hours.

Investigation updates

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. At this time, officials said they aren’t considering criminal charges.

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 more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Oakville car accident lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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