A fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer shut down a section of Highway 404 southbound in East Gwillimbury on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred between Woodbine Avenue and Queensville Sideroad, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, according to OPP.
Aurora OPP and emergency crews responded and remain on-site as the investigation continues. The affected stretch of Highway 404 is closed until further notice, and police are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.