An Elderly Woman Walking Near Highway 400 Was Fatally Struck By A Tractor Trailer

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A woman has died after being struck by a transport truck while walking along a highway in North York.

According to Toronto Police, the incident occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on April 5, 2022, near Finch Avenue West at Highway 400 after officers responded to reports of a collision.

The victim, a 64-year-old woman, was reportedly near the southbound off-ramp when she was struck by a 39-year-old man driving a "2008 Black International 990 Tractor Trailer."

"The pedestrian was struck by the Tractor Trailer in the curb lane. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene," an excerpt from the police report reads.

Residents, businesses, and drivers who have witnessed the incident or recorded it via security camera or dashcam are being asked to contact investigators.

Anyone with further information can contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

"This is an ongoing investigation by members of Traffic Services," the news release concludes.

In January, a woman was struck and killed while trying to jumpstart a vehicle on Highway 401 near Whitby.

The victim, the occupant of the vehicle, was standing in a live lane of traffic when she was hit by at least one or more cars.

If you're ever in a situation where you are walking along a high-traffic area, you should exercise extreme caution or remain in your vehicle if at all possible.

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