Man accused of killing pedestrian in east Hamilton crash

Hamilton police have arrested a 34-year-old man for careless driving in connection with the death of a 70-year-old woman earlier this year.

On Feb. 9, officers say a woman was near the intersection of Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North when she was struck by a car attempting to turn to drive westbound on Barton.

The woman was brought to the hospital with critical injuries, where she later died, according to authorities.

Investigators say the driver, a 34-year-old Hamilton man, has been charged with careless driving causing death and is expected to appear in court next month.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the collision reconstruction unit at 905-546-4753 or reconunit@hamiltonpolice.ca.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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