Police Investigating After Elderly Pedestrian Dies in Collision

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an elderly female died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon.

Approximately 3:30 p.m. a Chevrolet sedan leaving the parking lot of a retail store on Eramosa Road near Stevenson Street North struck two pedestrians who were walking across the parking lot to enter the store.

As a result of the collision, a 72-year-old Guelph female sustained severe injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 74-year-old Guelph male sustained minor injuries and was transported to Guelph General Hospital.

The driver of the sedan, a 94-year-old male from Guelph-Eramosa Township, remained at the scene and was cooperative.

The collision remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed it or has dash camera footage is asked to contact Constable Michael Powell of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7206, or email mpowell@guelphpolice.ca.