Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries after being Struck in Oshawa

A 27-year-old male has been airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre after being struck by a vehicle in north Oshawa.

On Saturday July 22, 2023, at approximately 1:35 a.m., officers from Central West Division and East Division were called to Simcoe Street North, north of Howden Road in Oshawa for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. A 27-year-old male from Toronto was walking southbound on the east side of the roadway when he was struck by a northbound Dodge Ram pick-up truck.  The male was transported by ORNGE to a Toronto-area trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. The male remains in hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the Dodge Ram pick-up remained on scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation.

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

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Ashfield of the Traffic Services Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5262.

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.

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