Sarnia police cruiser at Sarnia Bay. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Sarnia police cruiser at Sarnia Bay. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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Downtown Sarnia crash turns fatal

By Stephanie Chaves
October 17, 2024 - 4:25pm

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in downtown Sarnia just over a week ago has since died.

On Wednesday, October 9, Sarnia police responded to a collision near the intersection of Christina Street North and George Street at around 10:15 a.m.

A 69-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On Thursday, October 17 Sarnia police confirmed the man had died in hospital as a result. His name will not be released.

The Traffic Services Unit continues to investigate.

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