Peterborough County OPP say a pedestrian died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township east of Peterborough on Tuesday evening.
The collision occurred around 6 p.m. along Division Road. OPP say a vehicle travelling westbound struck a pedestrian who had gotten off a motorcycle and was walking on the roadway.
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The victim was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre with life-threatening injuries.
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In an update issued at 9:30 p.m., OPP said the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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On Wednesday morning, OPP identified the victim as Christopher O’Brien, 24, of Douro-Dummer Township.
Division Road was closed between Drummond Line and Burnham Line for several hours as police investigated.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
UPDATE Oct. 25
OPP say the victim had dismounted from their motorcycle and was standing near the ditch when they were struck by a vehicle. The investigation continues.
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