South Simcoe police are asking for witnesses to a collision that claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman this evening.
Police say the incident occurred at 7:23 p.m. on Holland Street West.
As of 8:20 p.m., the eastbound lanes between West Park Avenue and Melbourne Drive were closed for a collision investigation, according to a tweet by South Simcoe police.
No other official information has yet been released.
Several residents at the scene posted about the crash on Facebook.
“A woman has been struck and killed by a car,” wrote Jessica Lynn on Facebook, adding she was on the side of the road when the incident happened. “She was struck once, the car took off and she was hit multiple times after that.”
At this time, police have not confirmed the details of what happened or whether anyone has been charged.
“So horrifying..and horrible.. so tragic..I’m at a loss.. so sad and it will be on my mind for some time,” wrote Angie Marie Williams, adding she pulled over her car and ran to the scene to help.
“Big accident at the intersection (near Tim Hortons and Canadian Tire),” wrote Cheryl LeBlond. “Roads are wet. Drive safely.”
APPEAL FOR WITNESSES: Sgt. Dave Phillips is at the scene in #Bradford where a 40-year-old woman was struck and killed. Road still closed. #TrafficAlert #collision @CTVBarrieNews @BradfordTodayCa @SimcoeNews @Barrie360Alerts pic.twitter.com/TndVk7NA3Q
— South Simcoe Police (@SouthSimcoePS) October 28, 2018
Investigators want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information. Call them at 905-775-3311, 705-436-2141 or Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Tips can be submitted online
