A pedestrian has died after being hit by a transport truck on Highway 401 in Chatham on Friday morning.
Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the accident happened at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Highway 401 westbound just east of Bloomfield Road, Chatham-Kent.
Police say a transport truck struck a pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The transport truck driver was not injured.
Police say the deceased has been identified as a 30-year-old London man. His name was not released.
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OPP say the death is not considered suspicious and no foul play is suspected.
Highway 401 has since reopened.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122, Chatham-Kent detachment at (519) 352-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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