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Pedestrian dies following collision in Norfolk County

Provincial police say a driver was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Iroquois Thursday morning. Don Mitchell / Global News

One person is dead after a crash Wednesday in Norfolk County.

OPP say a vehicle was travelling westbound on Concession 10 of Townsend shortly after 5:30 p.m. when the driver hit a pedestrian on the side of the road.

Constable Ed Sanchuk says the driver of the vehicle swerved to avoid a pickup truck that was facing east in the westbound land.

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“The driver took evasive action and swerved to avoid the parked vehicle when they struck a pedestrian that was located on the side of the roadway.”

Jeffrey Scott, 50, of Norfolk County, suffered serious life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The roadway was closed for roughly six hours Wednesday. Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

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