Durham Regional Police say a 91-year-old man died after a collision in Port Perry on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Officers from North Division responded at approximately 5:05 a.m. to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Simcoe Street at Country Estates Drive, north of Port Perry.
Police say a white GMC Savana van was travelling southbound on Simcoe Street when it struck a pedestrian who had walked onto the roadway. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, police say.
The driver of the van was not injured and remained at the scene after contacting emergency services to assist first responders and investigators, according to police. Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene, and the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.
The investigation remains ongoing, police say. Anyone with information about the collision, or who witnessed it, is asked to call Detective Constable Kollaard of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520), ext. 5267.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Oct 30, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
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