Fatal Pedestrian Collision Closes LINC Westbound in Hamilton | Police Investigation
- A pedestrian has died following a collision on the Lincoln M.
- Hamilton Police responded to reports of the incident at approximately 6:52 a.m.
- Alexander Parkway remain closed to traffic between Upper James Street and Garth Street while police conduct a full investigation.
Pedestrian Fatality Closes Westbound Lincoln Alexander Parkway in Hamilton
A pedestrian has died following a collision on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) in Hamilton, Ontario, early Thursday morning, . The incident occurred in the westbound lanes near the Garth Street overpass.
Hamilton Police responded to reports of the incident at approximately 6:52 a.m. Emergency services arrived on scene and, despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
As of 7:45 a.m., the westbound lanes of the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway remain closed to traffic between Upper James Street and Garth Street while police conduct a full investigation. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, as significant traffic delays are expected.
Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone who was travelling on the westbound LINC between Upper James Street and Garth Street between 6:45 a.m. And 7:00 a.m. And may have dash camera footage or information related to the incident is urged to contact the Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.
Those who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers Hamilton at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The closure is expected to remain in effect for several hours as police gather evidence and reconstruct the events leading to the pedestrian’s death.
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