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Pedestrian, 79, dead after being struck by pickup truck in Markham

The woman was pronounced deceased at the hospital following the collision Sunday afternoon at Bur Oak and McCowan
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York Regional Police vehicle.

A 79-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in Markham Sunday afternoon.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital, where she was pronounced deceased, following the incident at 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, York Regional Police said.

The driver of the white Ford F150 pickup truck did not sustain any physical injuries and remained on scene.

At this time, no charges have been laid, police said. 

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and to anyone who may have dashcam footage or video surveillance of the area around the time of the collision to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.1800222tips.com.