Pedestrian dead after being hit by transport truck on Highway 404 in Toronto
Emergency crews were called to the southbound lanes of Highway 404 near Finch Avenue East at around 6 a.m. on Saturday.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a transport truck on Highway 404 in Toronto on Saturday morning, according to officials. Emergency services responded to the southbound lanes of the highway near Finch Avenue East around 6 a.m. with calls of a crash. York Region Paramedic Services dispatched crews to the scene, and upon arrival, a spokesperson confirmed the pedestrian had succumbed to their injuries at the location.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers subsequently announced that all southbound lanes would be closed for an investigation. The highway was fully reopened approximately eleven and a half hours later, at around 11:30 a.m. The details surrounding the incident, including what may have led to the collision, were not specified at the time of reporting.
OPP investigators urged anyone who was traveling on Highway 404 in the vicinity at the time of the accident to inspect their vehicles for any damage. They also requested motorists who were involved in the collision, witnessed it, or possess dashcam footage to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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