A York Region resident has died after a collision involving a pedestrian and a transport truck near Kitchener.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service's traffic unit is investigating the incident that took place Wednesday at around 9:30 p.m.
Emergency crews responded to the area of Fountain Street North and Otter Court, just west of the Region of Waterloo Airport, for reports of a collision, Waterloo police said in a news release.
The pedestrian, a 53-year-old woman from Richmond Hill, was transported to hospital by paramedics with life-threatening injuries.
Shortly after, she was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
The victim's name was not released by police.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash-camera footage is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, ext. 8856.
To provide anonymous information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.