Pedestrian dead, struck by vehicle on Hwy. 401 near Kingston Mills

Incident details

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by vehicle while crossing Highway 401 near Kingston Mills.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the incident took place in the westbound lanes of highway, between Highway 15 and Montreal Street. Crews responded to reports of a crash in the area just after 1:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 16.
• Officials pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
• The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.

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 the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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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.

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