Around 2:16 a.m. this morning, Friday, October 22nd, 2021, we received a call in relation to a pedestrian who had been struck by a North-bound Honda CRV on Notre Dame Avenue at King Street.

The 21-year old man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Health Sciences North where he remains in stable condition.

The driver of the Honda CRV, a 41-year old woman, sustained no injuries.

The roadway was re-opened just before 9:00 a.m. this morning. We thank everyone for your patience while our Officers were on scene.

The Traffic Management Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation into the collision. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is asked to call Sergeant Blair Ramsay of our Traffic Management Unit at 705-675-9171 extension 2411.

Pedestrian safety tips:

We remind pedestrians to only cross at marked crosswalks or traffic lights. Do not cross in the middle of the block or between parked cars and never cross on a red light. Make sure drivers see you before you cross. If the driver is stopped, make eye contact before you step into the road.

As winter approaches and daylight hours continue to decrease, we remind pedestrians to be extra cautions when crossing the road. Especially at dusk or when it’s dark out, we encourage pedestrians to wear bright or light-coloured clothing or reflective strips to increase visibility.

Distractions put pedestrians at a much higher risk of being struck by a vehicle. Avoid using a cell phone, or other hand-held electronics while walking, and especially not while crossing streets. Avoid listening to music so that you can hear oncoming traffic.

At a traffic light:

  • Cross when traffic has come to a complete stop.
  • Begin to cross at the start of the green light or “Walk” signal, where provided.
  • Do not start to cross if you see a flashing “Do Not Walk” symbol or the light turns yellow. If you already started to cross, complete your crossing in safety.
  • Never cross on a red light.
  • Watch for traffic turning at intersections or turning into and leaving driveways.

It takes both pedestrians and motorists to cooperate and follow traffic laws to prevent serious injuries on our roads.

Drivers - including cyclists - must stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers, crosswalks, school crossings and other locations where there is a crossing guard. Only when pedestrians and school crossing guards have crossed and are safely on the sidewalk can drivers and cyclists proceed.

Tips for Motorists and Cyclists:

  • Always look for pedestrians, especially when turning.
  • Stop for pedestrians at the marked yield bar.
  • Allow the pedestrian to cross the entire width of the road before driving.
  • Drive with caution when the road is clear.
  • Do not pass any other vehicle within 30 metres before a pedestrian crossover.
  • Watch for children. Drive slowly and cautiously through school zones, residential areas, or any other area where children could be walking or playing.
  • Watch out for Community Safety Zone signs that indicate areas where public safety is a special concern, including the possibility of encountering pedestrians.
  • Be patient, especially with seniors or pedestrians with disabilities who need more time to cross the road.

Thank you for considering the safety of others while using our city roads.

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