Greater Sudbury police are investigating after a 26-year-old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Naughton area Monday morning.
Police were called to the scene on RR55 and Simon Lake Road near Gorman Street in Walden around 5 a.m., Sudbury police said in a news release.
“The driver of the motor vehicle involved in the collision remained on scene,” police said.
“Upon arrival, Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and Greater Sudbury Police Services began life-saving measures on the pedestrian who had been struck by the vehicle on the roadway.”
MR55 between Simon Lake Road and Gorman Street was closed in both directions for about six hours during the investigation.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477,” police said.
UPDATE - RR55 now open - Pedestrian has been identified as a 26y/o women from Greater Sudbury. Her name will not be released out of respect for the family's wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to those impacted by the incident. The investigation into the collision is ongoing. https://t.co/0nnA4IOkIg
— Sudbury Police (@SudburyPolice) January 13, 2025
