Another Pedestrian Struck
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Oct 29 04:12:58 MST 2024
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Highway 144, Chelmsford.
The pedestrian was struck while crossing in the crosswalk by a vehicle attempting to make a left-hand turn and then was transported to the local hospital by EMS.
As a result of the investigation, a 64-year-old-person, from Chelmsford, was charged with, fail to yield to pedestrian on roadway.
The OPP would like to remind motorists, to come to a full stop when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting to cross, yield the right of way and wait until they have crossed completely. Stay alert and avoid distractions like texting or using your phone and watch for pedestrians at all times.