Child killed after being struck by vehicle in Oakville, police say

Halton police say an eight-year-old girl has been killed after a serious collision in Oakville Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 3:52 p.m., officers were notified of a collision on North Service Road West west of Lindsay Drive where two pedestrians were struck.

Investigators say a Lexus SUV driven by a 47-year-old man from Oakville was travelling westbound when it left the roadway on the north side and struck a 39-year-old woman and her eight-year-old daughter.

The mother and daughter were taken to hospital before being transferred to trauma centres. Despite lifesaving efforts, the young girl died of her injuries.

The man driving the SUV has been arrested and charged with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash camera video is asked to contact police at 905-825-4747, ext. 5065 or CRU@HaltonPolice.ca.

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