Man dies after being struck by vehicle on side of road in Markham
Posted January 15, 2024 12:50 pm.
Last Updated February 7, 2024 4:05 pm.
A man died in hospital after he pulled over to check on his car and was struck by a passing vehicle in Markham, York Regional Police said.
Officers were called to Donald Cousens Parkway, south of Copper Creek Drive, at around 6 p.m. on Jan. 12 for reports of a collision.
Police said the driver of a Hyundai Genesis, a 27-year-old man, had pulled over to investigate a noise coming from the vehicle when a Honda Civic travelling southbound struck the open door of the Hyundai, throwing the driver a considerable distance.
A passenger of the same vehicle suffered minor injuries, police noted.
The driver of the Honda Civic sustained minor injuries and remained at the scene. Police said charges have not been laid at this time.
Investigators are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
