**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP investigates fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision
Kings District RCMP is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on December 19 in East Kingston.
Just before 9 p.m., police were called to a vehicle –pedestrian hit and run on Hwy. 1. Preliminary indicates a 44-year-old man was on the roadway when he was struck by a passing car. The car did not stop and left the area. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A short time later, the driver called police to advise that he was involved in a collision. Police attended his location and towed the car for examination. The driver was not injured.
A collision re-constructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing. The highway was closed for several hours and has since reopened.
