Go# 15-180907 - Fatality in vehicle/pedestrian collision

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At 11:18 p.m. on December 22, officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 6990 Mumford Road in Halifax. The 24-year-old male pedestrian passed away at the scene as a result of his injuries. The 52-year-old male motorist was arrested at the scene and is presently in police custody. He was driving a truck at the time of the collision and police do not believe that alcohol was a factor in this collision. Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have any knowledge of this incident and ask that they contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.