Toronto-bound QEW reopens in Beamsville after police investigation

It was slow going for drivers travelling Toronto-bound on the QEW in Beamsville following an incident early Thursday morning.

Ontario Provincial Police closed the Toronto-bound QEW at Ontario Street shortly after 3 a.m. for an investigation.

The northbound on ramp from Ontario Street was also shut down.

The highway was closed for seven hours so officers could investigate a collision between a truck and a pedestrian that left an 18-year-old from Lincoln dead.

Police reopened all roads shortly after 10 a.m.

COLLISION & ROAD CLOSURE:
– #QEW Toronto bound (NB) closed at Ontario Street in #Beamsville
– Collision at 3:15 a.m. involving tractor trailer & pedestrian
– NB on ramp from Ontario Street to QEW Toronto bound (NB) closed
– #BurlingtonOPP investigating
– Updates to follow ^nm pic.twitter.com/P5VkYx0ONe

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) July 4, 2024