(WHITBY, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Whitby Detachment, are investigating a collision that resulted in one fatality.

On Tuesday April 2, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the OPP were called to a collision on Highway 412 southbound near Taunton Road in the Region of Durham. The collision involved a pedestrian and at least one vehicle.

The pedestrian, a 50-year-old from Deep River was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and may not be aware they hit a person. Foul play is not suspected.

The OPP-HSD Traffic Support Unit is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Toronto OPP – Whitby detachment at (905) 668-3388.

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