Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Man, is this bus driver screwed!

Pedestrian Struck By TTC Bus, Traffic Fatality #54/2005

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 8:08 AM
Traffic Services
416-808-1900

On Monday, November 28, 2005, at approximately 5 p.m., a 52-year-old male pedestrian was attempting to cross from the east side of Kipling Avenue to the west side of Kipling Avenue by using the crossover just north of Northcrest Road.

It is alleged that at this time the pedestrian entered the crossover and was struck by a TTC bus which was travelling northbound on Kipling Avenue.

As a result of this collision, the pedestrian sustained major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the deceased has been withheld at the request of the family.

Members of Traffic Services are investigating the collision. Any witnesses to this collision are asked to contact Traffic Services – Highway Patrol at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

...and they call it the better way!