Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in St. Catharines: police

Niagara police have launched an investigation after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in St. Catharines on Thursday evening.

Emergency responders were called to the intersection of Welland Avenue and Vine Street South for reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a van around 7 p.m.

Police say a man in his 30’s was struck by an eastbound grey Toyota Sienna van while he was “in the roadway.” As a result of his injuries, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators say the driver, a 71-year-old man from St. Catharines remained on scene and is cooperating with officers.

The affected intersection remained closed for the duration of the on-scene investigation but has since re-opened.

Detectives from the region’s collision reconstruction unit and forensics services unit continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the collision.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1008389.

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