Man, 77, struck and killed while attempting to cross Hwy. 404 in Richmond Hill

Police are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 404 in Richmond Hill. (Matt Wilkins/CityNews)

Posted August 2, 2025 11:50 am.

Last Updated August 2, 2025 3:06 pm.

Provincial police are investigating a fatal collision that happened on southbound Highway 404 in Richmond Hill on Saturday morning.

Officers say a 77-year-old man from Toronto was attempting to cross the highway just before 9:00 a.m. and was struck by an SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

One driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Southbound Highway 404 was closed at 16th Avenue for several hours while crews investigated and cleared debris. It reopened just after 2:00 p.m.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Aurora OPP.

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