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Oshawa: pedestrian dies after chain-reaction collision near Ritson Rd S and Vimy Ave

A man crossing the road near Ritson Road South and Vimy Avenue in Oshawa on Thursday evening was struck by a vehicle, setting off a chain-reaction crash. He died in hospital; police are investigating.

By Daily Durham News

Oct 16, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ET1 min read

Empty night-time city intersection: dark road with lit crosswalks under the red glow of a traffic light; no people, no vehicles. — File photo: an empty city intersection at night (illustrative). Photo: Erik Mclean, Pexels. · Credit: Erik Mclean, Pexels

A man has died after a chain-reaction collision in Oshawa on Thursday evening. Durham Regional Police say the man was crossing the road near Ritson Road South and Vimy Avenue, near Olive Avenue, at about 7:55 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle.

Police say the initial impact set off additional collisions involving the pedestrian and other motor vehicles. The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

All drivers remained at the scene, police said. Durham police are investigating the crash. No name, age or other identifying details about the victim have been released. Sources: Durham Radio News reporting, Oct. 16, 2026, attributing all facts to Durham Regional Police.

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