Posted on Tuesday July 23, 2024
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking witnesses after a 79-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck in the Town of East Gwillimbury.
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 8:26 a.m., York Regional Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a dump truck in the area of Davis Drive and Warden Avenue. When police arrived on scene, they found an elderly male with life-threatening injuries.
The 79-year-old victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the truck remained at the scene.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and to anyone who may have dashcam footage or video surveillance of the area around the time of the collision, to please come forward.
Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24-230409 or by clicking this QR code.
Information can be provided to the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting their website at www.1800222tips.com.
Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
24-230409
July 23, 2024
