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Pedestrian dead after daylight crash in downtown London, Ont.

London Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision at Adelaide St on March 13, 2024. Emily Passfield / 980CFPL

Police in London, Ont., say a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on the Adelaide Street bridge near King Street.

The accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said, and the vehicle involved remained on the scene.

“We are appealing to members of the public, if you happened to be in the area at the time, if you have any information at all, or dashcam or security footage that could assist with the investigation to please contact us,” said Acting Sgt. Sandasha Bough.

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The investigation is ongoing. Police have closed the southbound lanes of Adelaide Street North between Dundas Street and Hamilton Road.

When asked if the deceased was a youth or an adult, Bough said “that is still under investigation.”

“We can say that the motor vehicle collision involved one vehicle and one pedestrian.”

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At the time of the crash, Bough said it was sunny and the roadway was clear.

Police have provided no further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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