{
  "id": 1934321,
  "title": "Pedestrian on rollerblades struck and killed by transport truck in Ajax, police say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pedestrian-on-rollerblades-struck-and-killed-by-transport-truck-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T12:22:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/19/ajax-pedestrian-killed-rollerblades-durham-police/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 28-year-old man has tragically lost his life after being struck and killed by a transport truck in Ajax on Tuesday evening, according to Durham police. Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Salem Road and Chambers Drive around 8:40 p.m. on August 18, following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. Police confirmed that a 2027 Freightliner, operated by a 60-year-old man, was exiting the westbound Highway 401 off-ramp at Salem Road when it made a right turn and collided with a pedestrian who was rollerblading. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck remained on the scene and cooperated fully with police investigators. The Collision Investigation Unit was called to the incident, and the roadway was shut down for several hours overnight as police gathered evidence and thoroughly documented the crash scene. The investigation is ongoing, and police are actively seeking any witnesses who may have information to help their inquiry. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Durham police for assistance.",
  "summary": "A 28‑year‑old man has died after being struck by a transport truck in Ajax on Tuesday evening, Durham police say. Officers were called to the area of Salem Road and Chambers Drive at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 18, following reports that a pedestrian had been hit. Police say a 2027 Freightliner, driven by a […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}