Incident particulars
A person and his three-year-old daughter are lifeless after being struck by a automobile in Pickering.
The incident passed off on the intersection of Taunton Highway and Brock Highway at round 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 21.
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) instructed 680 NewsRadio that previous to the collision, the pair have been concerned in a two-vehicle crash, which brought on their Honda to enter a ditch.
The daddy eliminated his daughter from the Honda and determined to cross Taunton Highway.
Whereas crossing Taunton Highway, the pair was struck by an oncoming automobile.
The daddy and the daughter have been rushed to hospital with life-threatening accidents. Sadly, the pair succumbed to their accidents and have been pronounced lifeless.
The driving force of the automobile that struck the pair, a 52-year-old man from Ajax, remained on the scene and is cooperating with police.
Investigation updates
The reason for the deadly collision stays below investigation. Officers mentioned charges are unlikely.
Anybody with info on the incident, together with cellphone or dashcam footage, is requested to contact the DRPS.
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Authorized assets
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For these searching for extra info and authorized steering, the devoted Pickering automotive accident legal professionals at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are right here to help you.
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