The boy who was struck by a vehicle on the mountain on Tuesday has died.
Jude Strickland, 11, was struck by a pickup truck as he crossed the street at Upper Gage and Royalvista Dr. just after 3 p.m.
There was a crossing guard at the intersection when it happened.
His father, Jamie Strickland, confirmed the news in a Facebook post Thursday morning.
28-year-old Brandon Aubert of Hamilton was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm. The charge has now been upgraded to dangerous driving causing death.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Police say they have ruled out driver impairment and all other contributing factors are being investigated.