A pedestrian has died after he was struck by a vehicle on a highway outside Bradford, north of Toronto.
York Regional Police say the victim was struck in the southbound lane of Highway 11 near Canal Road, between Newmarket and Bradford at about 6 a.m. Thursday. The victim died at the scene.
The incident happened just outside Bradford near a stretch of motels.
Police have identified the man as a 47-year-old from Windsor.
Hwy 11 will remain closed South of Canal Rd for several hours for fatal pedestrian collision investigation. pic.twitter.com/ZkLsv7DUWE
— York Regional Police (@YRP) March 5, 2015
A stretch of Highway 11 was closed off for several hours for the police investigation.
The investigation is expected to last until late afternoon.
Hwy 11 shut down until 3:30 PM south of Bradford - use Toll Road as an alternate.#yrp
— York Regional Police (@YRP) March 5, 2015
