Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was fatally struck in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive East and Leslie Street. Investigators learned that after the initial collision, three pedestrians were struck by one of the involved vehicles.
One pedestrian, a 65-year-old man from the City of Vaughan, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two other pedestrians were transported to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and one with minor injuries.
The drivers of the involved vehicles remained on scene and were assessed for minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who has information, or who may have dashcam footage of the area around the time of the collision.
Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-413308 or by scanning the QR code.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
25-413308
December 19, 2025
