Windsor police are actively investigating a tragic pedestrian collision that resulted in one fatality on Tecumseh Road East. The incident occurred late Wednesday evening and involved two vehicles striking a woman as she attempted to cross the street.
Details of the Fatal Collision
According to authorities, the crash took place at approximately 10 p.m. in the 1600 block of Tecumseh Road East. Investigators have determined that a 65-year-old woman was crossing the roadway mid-block when she was initially hit by an oncoming vehicle.
The impact was severe enough to throw the victim into the opposite lane, where she was subsequently struck by a second vehicle. Emergency responders transported the woman to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she later succumbed to her wounds.
Police Investigation and Road Closures
Following the collision, Tecumseh Road East was closed between Windermere Road and Lincoln Road for several hours while the Windsor Police Service traffic reconstruction unit conducted a thorough investigation of the scene. The roadway has since been reopened to traffic.
Police officials confirmed that the driver of the first vehicle remained at the scene following the collision, while the driver of the second vehicle failed to remain. The identity of the deceased woman has not been released to the public at this time.
Ongoing Investigation and Witness Appeal
The Windsor Police Service continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal pedestrian crash. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information to come forward.
Police are particularly interested in obtaining any video footage that may have captured the incident. Witnesses can contact the traffic enforcement unit directly at 519-255-6700, extension 7032.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or through their online portal. The investigation remains active as police work to determine the exact sequence of events that led to this tragic loss of life.
