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34-year-old man dies after being struck by transport truck on Highway 401 in Whitby

By Gabby Rodrigues Global News

Posted November 18, 2021 8:09 am

Updated November 18, 2021 8:13 am

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Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The Canadian Press

The Ontario Provincial Police say a man has died after being hit by a transport truck on Highway 401 in Whitby.

Police said Toronto OPP officers responded to a fatal pedestrian collision on the westbound side of the highway at Thickson Road at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Investigators said a 34-year-old man from Toronto was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The circumstances of what led to the incident were not yet provided.

The highway was closed for the investigation but has since reopened.

#TorontoOPP responded to a fatal pedestrian collision involving a transport truck on WB #Hwy401/Thickson Rd. 11:30pm
Presumed 34 year old man from Toronto pronounced deceased at the scene pending positive identity. Family have been notified, highway has reopened.
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) November 18, 2021

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