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Man Struck and Killed by Tractor Trailer on Ontario Parkway
A deadly incident unfolded in the early morning hours on Monday after a man in his 30s was fatally struck by a transport truck while attempting to cross a major Hamilton, Ontario parkway on foot. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, died at the scene in the horrific tractor trailer collision on Red Hill Valley Parkway during the overnight hours.
Breakdown Leads to Tragedy
According to Hamilton Police, the sequence of events leading to tragedy began late Sunday night when the deceased man was driving southbound on the Red Hill Parkway before his vehicle experienced mechanical failure. Unable to move his disabled car, he exited the driver's side and proceeded to cross the median in order attempt crossing the northbound lanes to seek help.
Tragically, the man was violently struck by an oncoming tractor trailer while navigating the unlit northbound lanes, suffering fatal injuries. He was declared deceased on site while the truck driver remained at the scene cooperating with authorities in the devastating aftermath.
Key Hamilton Roadway Forced to Close
In the direct wake of the early morning fatal collision, officials made the decision to close the entirety of the Red Hill Valley Parkway in both directions near the Queen Elizabeth Way interchange until the police investigation could be completed.
The closure caused extensive delays on one of Hamilton's traffic arteries as crews worked the scene where the male pedestrian lost his life after exiting his vehicle during the apparent roadside emergency. Motorists reported significant backed-up traffic all throughout Monday morning's rush hour.
Ongoing Investigation Underway
As crews clear the Red Hill Parkway crash area, Hamilton Police continue actively investigating the exact circumstances and factors leading up to the pedestrian being fatally struck down early Monday while attempting to walk across active highway lanes at night.
While the truck driver remained at the location fully cooperating with law enforcement's inquiries, fault has not been officially determined. Officials will be working to uncover why the victim exited a safe vehicle during an apparent breakdown and ventured by foot out into the darkness.
Preventing Future Late Night Highway Tragedies
While no measures restore a life cut short by unthinkable tragedy, analyzing how exactly the overnight collision unfolded could perhaps safeguard other vulnerable motorists from meeting the same fate by remaining inside stalled vehicles until help arrives.
The importance of activating roadside beacons when disabled and waiting inside vehicles with seat belts fastened are critical lessons authorities hope educates all drivers going forward after losing someone seeking safety but finding risk with fatal consequences instead.
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