An elderly pedestrian who was struck by debris was killed as a result of a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Lloyd and Paris streets in Greater Sudbury’s downtown Wednesday morning.
Shortly after 9:45 a.m., Greater Sudbury Police officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Lloyd Street at Paris Street.
Two vehicles were involved in a collision, causing debris from one of the vehicles to strike a 92-year-old woman on the sidewalk.
Community members in the area immediately began life saving measures and called emergency services.
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services transported the pedestrian to the hospital, but she was unfortunately pronounced deceased by medical professionals.
“Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends,” said a press release from Sudbury police. “Her identity will not be provided out of respect for the family’s wishes.”
Witnesses on scene told Sudbury.com that a truck seems to have collided with a car travelling up the Elm Street Hill leading to the Kingsway. The front left corner of the car is badly damaged and witnesses said the driver was taken away in an ambulance.
Witnesses also told Sudbury.com a senior woman was hit by a piece of flying debris from the collision and collapsed at the scene.
A bystander performed CPR while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. The woman was taken to hospital immediately, as confirmed by GSPS.
Members of the Traffic Management Unit are investigating the collision. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who was driving in the area at the time of the collision with a dash camera is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.
Witnesses also told Sudbury.com a senior woman was either hit by a vehicle or by a piece of flying debris from the collision and collapsed at the scene. A bystander performed CPR while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. The woman was taken to hospital immediately, as confirmed by GSPS.
