Highway 403 shut down after pedestrian killed in Mississauga

The westbound Highway 403 was shut down near Huronontario Street on Wednesday night after a male pedestrian died when he was struck by a car.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division reported that the fatal collision occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Wedneseday. The pedestrian was apparently in a live lane when he was hit by the car. He was found just off the highway near Hurontario.

The driver remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. A collision reconstruction unit was on the scene.

Fatal pedestrian collision #Hwy403 wb past Hurontario St. #Mississauga All westbound lanes are closed at Hurontario St for the investigation. Any witnesses are asked to call #MississaugaOPP at 905-858-8670 pic.twitter.com/8H8Eh0fCSd

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) June 4, 2021

The closure is expected to last several hours, until the investigation is concluded for the night. The Mississauga OPP is asking any witnesses who might have seen a pedestrian in that area around that time to contact them at 905-858-8670