Overview
- The 52-year-old City of Hamilton crossing guard was struck around 2:30 p.m. Thursday and pronounced dead at the scene near schools and retail on the Mountain.
- Police say the dump truck driver remained on scene, charges are expected, and specific allegations have not yet been announced.
- The Ministry of Labour has launched a separate workplace investigation alongside the police collision reconstruction.
- The intersection remained closed into the evening with traffic redirected near Lime Ridge Mall and the northbound Lincoln Alexander Parkway exit.
- Mayor Andrea Horwath offered condolences and the city will lower flags to half-staff, as police appealed for witnesses and Crime Stoppers tips.