Pedestrian killed in a collision on Highway 412 in Whitby
Published April 3, 2024 at 8:04 am
A pedestrian has died after being struck on Highway 412 in Whitby.
Emergency crews responded to a collision in the southbound lanes of Highway 412 near Taunton Road in Whitby just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday (April 2), the OPP said in a press release today.
A pedestrian had been hit by at least one vehicle, police said.
Sadly, a 50-year-old from Deep River was pronounced dead at the scene. OPP didn’t say if the victim was a man or a woman.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop and may not be aware they hit a person, police said. Foul play is not suspected.
The investigation is continuing and witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Toronto OPP – Whitby detachment at (905) 668-3388.
INdurham's Editorial Standards and PoliciesPEDESTRIAN STRUCK: Investigators from #WhitbyOPP seek witnesses or dashcam footage for a collision tonight (April 2nd) around 9:45 PM. A pedestrian was hit at #Hwy412 and Taunton Rd. If you have information, please call 905-668-3388 or 1-888-310-1122 ^sn pic.twitter.com/0q7OuxLhL5
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) April 3, 2024