Pedestrians Killed After Being Hit by Tractor Trailers in Separate Accidents

police lights at car accidentOntario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on County Road 46 in Tecumseh on Monday, Dec. 11.

According to police, the pedestrian was struck by the truck around 9 p.m. on North County Road 46 (North Talbot Road) between Sexton Side Road and County Road 17.

The collision left the pedestrian critically injured in a ditch on the side of the road. He was transported to a local hospital where the person later died from injuries sustained in the collision.

County Road 46 remained closed for several hours Monday night as police investigated. Reports indicate that a tanker-style tractor trailer meant for carrying milk remained at the scene throughout the investigation.

Anyone with information about the collision is encouraged to contact investigators by calling 1-888-310-1122. Tips can be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

This was the second local pedestrian accident involving a tractor trailer this weekend. A Windsor teen remains in a Detroit hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a truck at the intersection of Huron Church Road and Tecumseh Road West on Friday, Dec. 8. 

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