A tragic accident involving a van in Port Perry has left a senior pedestrian dead on the scene.
On Thursday, October 29, at around 5:05 am, officers from North Division responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Simcoe Street at Country Estates Drive north of Port Perry.
A white GMC Savana van was travelling southbound on Simcoe Street when it struck a pedestrian who had walked onto the roadway. The 91-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the GMC van was not injured and remained at the scene after contacting emergency services to assist first responders and investigators.
Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.
At this time the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed this collision is asked to call Detective Constable Kollaard of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5267.
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