By Staff
BURLINGTON, ON November 15, 2012 A pedestrian crossing North Shore Blvd, in the vicinity of the Burlington Golf and Country Club was killed when struck by a vehicle at just after 5:00 pm this evening.
On Thursday November 15, 2012 at approximately 5:09 pm a motor vehicle collision occurred on North Shore Blvd East west of Edgewater Court in the City of Burlington.
Initial information received indicated that male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle while crossing North Shore Blvd in the area of the Burlington Golf and Country Club. The vehicle, a black 2009 Mercedes Benz was travelling west on North Shore Blvd East. The driver a 37 year old male from Ancaster was the lone occupant of the vehicle.
Information obtained at the scene indicates that the pedestrian was crossing from the south to north side of the road. The pedestrian was struck in the westbound lane. There is no official pedestrian crosswalk in this area and artificial light was limited.
Burlington Fire and Halton EMS attended the scene and provided medical treatment to the victim, however due to the severity he succumbed to the injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcohol is not a factor in this collision.
At the request of the family the victim’s name will not be released.
The collision is still under investigation by the Halton Regional Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit. Witnesses are requested to contact D/Cst Greg Cormier at 905-825-4747 ext 5066
