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83-year-old woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Markham
An 83-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Markham on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Police say the collision happened near 16th Avenue and Markham Road at about 5:40 p.m.
Members of the public and first responders tried to save her, and she was taken to hospital, where she died.
The driver and vehicle stayed at the scene, and police have not shared further details about them.
The collision is under investigation by York Regional Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit.
Police are asking witnesses and dashcam owners to come forward with information or footage from the area around the time of the crash.
An 83-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Markham.
The collision happened at about 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, near 16th Avenue and Markham Road.
The woman was taken to hospital after members of the public and first responders provided life-saving measures.
The driver and vehicle remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
York Regional Police are asking witnesses and people with dash camera footage to contact investigators.
- Who
- An 83-year-old woman was struck and killed. The driver and vehicle remained at the scene.
- What
- A vehicle struck a pedestrian, who later died in hospital.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m.
- Where
- Near 16th Avenue and Markham Road in Markham.
- Why
- Not stated
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Police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck near 16th Avenue and Markham Road.
The woman was taken to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
- Victim
- 83-year-old woman
- Collision time
- About 5:40 p.m. on October 31, 2026
- Location
- 16th Avenue and Markham Road, Markham
- Police unit
- York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit
- Investigation
- Ongoing