Ontario man struck and killed while bicycling

On April 5, a 60-year-old man died after being hit by a car while he was out riding his bicycle on the eastern edge of the greater Toronto area. Police say that the man was part of a group of eight cyclists who were traveling in Clarington near the intersection of Solina Road and Bloor Street.

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How pedestrians and drivers should behave at intersections

Accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles in Ontario often occur in crosswalks with a stop sign, and motorists who are unclear about the traffic laws governing these situations frequently cause such crashes. Many drivers believe that vehicle traffic has the right of way at an intersection, and they expect pedestrians to wait by the side of the road until there are no vehicles in the vicinity. While those on foot should exercise caution whenever they cross a road, the law states that they have the same rights as drivers in these situations.

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Man dies after Toronto hit-and-run, driver charged

Toronto police say that a man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed an elderly man on Aug. 16. The accident happened on Kennedy Road near the intersection of Bonis Avenue around 5 a.m.

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Pedestrian dies in Toronto 2-car accident

A Toronto two-car collision left a pedestrian dead and three people injured on Aug. 7. The pedestrian accident occurred on Yonge Street near the intersection of Cummer Avenue around 4:15 p.m. when a Dodge Charger and an Acura TSX collided. The force of the impact sent the Charger off the roadway, where it struck a 42-year-old man, fatally injuring him.

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Toronto bus-pedestrian accident results in woman’s death

A pedestrian accident in Toronto on July 28 has resulted in the death of woman. The accident occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Humberline Drive and Finch Avenue in Rexdale. A woman in her 20s was attempting to cross the street from the southeast corner of Finch and Humberline. At the same time, a Brampton bus was traveling south on Humberline Drive. According to a staff sergeant, the bus was in the process of making a left turn onto Finch Avenue when it struck the woman, trapping her underneath the bus.

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Pedestrian dies in pickup truck crash, driver charged

An Ontario man has been charged with impaired driving and criminal negligence following a pickup truck accident that killed a pedestrian. Police say that the auto accident happened in the early hours of July 5 in St. Catharines after a police pursuit was cancelled over safety concerns.

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