94-year-old driver involved in Guelph parking lot crash that killed pedestrian

Incident details

A 94-year-old driver was involved in a tragic accident in a Guelph parking lot on Thursday afternoon, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Eramosa Road, near Stevenson Street.

• A Chevrolet sedan, driven by a 94-year-old man from Guelph-Eramosa Township, was exiting a retail store parking lot when it struck two pedestrians crossing the lot.
• A 72-year-old woman from Guelph suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The second pedestrian, a 74-year-old man from Guelph, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Guelph General Hospital for treatment.

Investigation updates

The driver, who remained at the scene and was described as cooperative, has not been charged. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, and no further details have been released.

Eramosa Road was closed from Stevenson Street to Meyer Drive while police conducted their investigation. The road reopened around 6:30 p.m.

Guelph Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact them.

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