Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck in Ajax
A 28-year-old individual on rollerblades has passed away following a collision with a truck in Ajax, Ontario. The incident occurred Tuesday evening near the intersection of Salem Road and Chambers Drive.
Durham Regional Police confirmed that officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday. The collision involved a truck, driven by a 60-year-old male, and a pedestrian who was on rollerblades.
The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the location. Police stated the truck had recently exited the Highway 401 westbound off-ramp at Salem Road and was executing a right turn at the time of the incident.
The truck driver remained at the scene and is reportedly cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are appealing to the public for any witnesses to come forward with information.
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