Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Garbage Truck in Oshawa

A 57-year-old female has died after being struck by a garbage truck in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 8:10 a.m., officers from Central East Division responded to a call for a pedestrian struck by a garbage truck at the intersection of Bond Street West and Centre Street North. The garbage truck was turning right from Centre Street North to Bond Street West when it struck the female pedestrian. The driver of the garbage truck, a 53-year-old Toronto male, remained on the scene.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.  

Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed this collision is asked to call D/Cst. Riley of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5216.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.