Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision north of Port Perry
A 91-year-old man died after being hit by a van at about 5:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Simcoe Street and Country Estates Drive, north of Port Perry, according to the Durham Regional Police Service.
Durham police said the collision led to a road closure for several hours while officers collected evidence, and the investigation is continuing.
According to police, officers from the service’s North Division were called to the area after a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.
Police said a white GMC Savana van was travelling southbound on Simcoe Street when it struck a pedestrian who had walked onto the roadway.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Police said the driver was not injured and stayed at the scene after calling emergency services.
The Durham Regional Police Service said members of its Collision Investigation Unit attended to investigate.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has information to contact the Durham Regional Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit.