ROAD CLOSURE: Pedestrian in life-threatening condition following crash in Mississauga
Published December 11, 2024 at 7:01 pm
Update: Rathburn Road reopened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.
Original story follows.
An elderly pedestrian is fighting for his life after being struck by a vehicle in Mississauga on Wednesday night.
The collision happened on Rathburn Road West near Confederation Parkway around 6:15 p.m., Peel Regional Police told INsauga.com.
A police spokesperson confirmed an “elderly male” pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was in life-threatening condition.
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and police have closed Rathburn Road in both directions between Elora Drive and Living Arts Drive, police say.
No time frame has been given for how long the closures will be in place and police are asking drivers to avoid the area and find alternate routes if possible.
This was the third pedestrian collision in 24 hours Mississauga. A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck at Hurontario Street and Lakeshore Road East just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. And an elderly man was injured in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning at Britannia Road East and Hurontario Street.
INsauga's Editorial Standards and PoliciesCOLLISION:
-Rathburn Rd W / Confederation Pky #Mississauga.
-Rathburn Rd closed in both directions between Elora Dr & Living Arts.
-Elderly male struck by vehicle, life threatening condition.
-Driver remained on scene
-Use alternate routes.
-PR240393746— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) December 11, 2024