**** HRP Media Release
Pedestrian dies after vehicle/pedestrian collision last week
The pedestrian injured in a collision that occurred last week at Young Street and Kempt Road in Halifax has died from injuries sustained.
On March 16, at 7:58 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a vehicle & pedestrian collision at Young Street and Kempt Road Halifax. An 75-year old man was crossing Young Street in a crosswalk and was struck by a pickup truck turning East onto Young Street from Kempt Road. The man had been transported to the hospital.
The driver was issued a Summary Offence Ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Investigators with Patrol, Accident Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section are continuing to conduct the investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
