Pedestrian killed in crash on Hwy. 401 in Kingston, OPP says

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A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 401 in Kingston, Ont. overnight, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Emergency crews responded to the collision involving a pedestrian in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 401, between Highway 15 and Montreal Street, just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday.

Ontario Provincial Police say the collision involved a pedestrian crossing the highway.

“A vehicle collided with the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result,” the OPP said in a media release.

The highway reopened Thursday morning.

The identity of the pedestrian has not been confirmed, according to the OPP.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who has dash cam footage or a missing person report. You can contact 1-888-310-1122 and speak with Frontenac OPP.

An OPP Technical Collision Investigator and the Coroner’s Office are investigating the crash.