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Woman dies after collision with vehicle in parking lot of Guelph business

Guelph police are investigation a fatal collision inside the parking lot of a store near Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street Thursday afternoon.
Guelph police are investigation a fatal collision inside the parking lot of a store near Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street Thursday afternoon. Scott Tracey/Guelph Police Service

A woman is dead after a collision involving two pedestrians and a vehicle in a north-end section of Guelph.

Emergency crews were called to the parking lot of a business near Stevenson Street and Eramosa Road on Thursday afternoon.

Guelph police say a Chevrolet sedan was leaving the parking lot at around 4 p.m. when it collided with two pedestrians who were walking towards the entrance of the store.

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Investigators say a 72-year-old woman was struck and suffered severe injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

They say a 74-year-old man was also struck but suffered only minor injuries. He was taken to Guelph General Hospital for treatment.

Investigators say the driver of the sedan, a 94-year-old man from Guelph-Eramosa Township, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.

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Police continue to investigate. Witnesses can contact the Guelph Police Service traffic unit at 519-824-1212 ext. 7206.

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