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3-year-old girl struck and killed by vehicle in Peterborough

Peterborough police are investigating a fatal collision on Woodglade Blvd. involving an SUV and a child. Meanwhile, nearby residents are raising concerns for the west end's road safety, calling for increased speed enforcement. Sam Houpt reports – Mar 23, 2023

A three-year-old girl died after she was struck by an SUV in a driveway in Peterborough’s west end Thursday morning, police say.

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According to the Peterborough Police Service, an SUV left the road, jumped the curb and struck the girl in her driveway at about 9 a.m. on Woodglade Boulevard.

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Two other children were in the driveway as well but weren’t struck.

The girl was rushed to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where she succumbed to her injuries.

Peterborough police’s reconstruction unit is investigating.

The area was reopened to traffic just after 4 p.m.

No charges have been laid.

Police are asking for witnesses to call them at 705-876-1122.

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