Pedestrian dies after vehicle/pedestrian collision last week

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The pedestrian injured in a collision that occurred last week at Young Street and Kempt Road in Halifax has died from injuries sustained. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. 

On March 16, at 7:58 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a vehicle & pedestrian collision at Young Street and Kempt Road Halifax. A 75-year old man was crossing Young Street in a crosswalk and was struck by a pickup truck turning east onto Young Street from Kempt Road. The man had been transported to the hospital. 

The driver was issued a Summary Offence Ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.  Investigators with Patrol, Accident Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section are continuing to conduct the investigation. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 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 atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.