Red Hill Valley Parkway Accident: Man died in Hamilton crash

Red Hill Valley Parkway Accident: A man is dead after he was struck by a large truck on the Red Hill Valley Parkway in Hamilton, Ont., early Tuesday.

Hamilton police say collision investigators are still on the scene following the incident just after 2 a.m., in which the man was believed to have been crossing the roadway when hit by a tractor-trailer.

“It is believed the driver got out the vehicle, went over the median, and attempted to cross live traffic on northbound Red Hill Valley Parkway,” police said in an email.

Hamilton Police are investigating an overnight collision on the Red Hill Valley Parkway. #HamOnt

RHVP closed northbound at Barton. Southbound RHVP closed from QEW. No entry to RHVP from QEW. pic.twitter.com/r7jnD6fajW

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) November 28, 2023

Paramedics confirmed the man, suspected to be in his 30s, was deceased when they arrived at the thoroughfare.

The Red Hill Valley Parkway was closed northbound at Barton Street East and southbound at the QEW as of 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Police say there is no entry to RHVP from QEW and no time has been given for a reopening.

Read more: Lacey Elkins Death-Obituary: Representative at Summit BHC died