A quiet Monday afternoon in Oakville turned tragic when an eight-year-old girl lost her life and her mother was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle.
The devastating incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. on September 16th in the area of Sixth Line and Abbeywood Drive, sending shockwaves through the suburban community.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Halton Regional Police rushed to the scene following multiple 911 calls reporting the serious collision. According to authorities, both pedestrians were crossing the road when they were hit by a vehicle traveling through the residential area.
The young victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while her mother was transported to a nearby hospital with what police described as serious, life-altering injuries.
Community in Mourning
The tragedy has left the Oakville neighborhood reeling, with residents expressing shock and grief over the loss of such a young life. The intersection where the incident occurred serves a residential area with families and children, making the event particularly heartbreaking for the community.
Police have confirmed that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with investigators. The collision reconstruction unit has taken over the investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to this fatal incident.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Halton Regional Police Service continues to appeal to any witnesses who may have information about the collision. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who might have dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.
While the investigation remains active, police have not released any information about potential charges, emphasizing that their primary focus is on supporting the affected family and understanding exactly how this tragedy unfolded.
The name of the young victim is being withheld pending notification of extended family members.
