Metrolinx Sub-contractor Driver Charged in Fatal Toronto Traffic-Agent Crash

Metrolinx Sub-contractor Driver Charged in Fatal Toronto Traffic-Agent Crash

A 33-year-old driver employed by a Metrolinx subcontractor was charged with careless driving causing death after his dump truck hit a City of Toronto traffic agent at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection in Thorncliffe Park on 29 October. The 42-year-old agent was directing traffic when the truck struck him, resulting in his death, according to CBC.

Mayor Olivia Chow said the loss was tragic and the city would review safety measures, as reported by CP24. The collision led officials to close the intersection.

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Metrolinx sub-contractor charged following Toronto traffic agent death
Metrolinx sub-contractor charged following Toronto traffic agent death

Global News • 30 oct. 21h56

A 33-year-old driver employed by a Metrolinx subcontractor has been charged with careless driving causing death after a dump truck struck a traffic agent in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.

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Dump truck driver charged
Dump truck driver charged

CP24 • 30 oct. 19h34

A 33-year-old driver was arrested and charged after a dump truck struck a City of Toronto traffic agent in the east end, resulting in the agent's death.

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City traffic agent dead after being struck by driver of dump truck in Toronto, police say
City traffic agent dead after being struck by driver of dump truck in Toronto, police say

CBC • 29 oct. 19h29

A 42-year-old city traffic agent died after being struck by a dump truck while directing traffic at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection in Toronto.

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Toronto traffic agent dead after being hit by a dump truck in East York
Toronto traffic agent dead after being hit by a dump truck in East York

Global News • 29 oct. 18h06

A 42-year-old City of Toronto traffic agent died on Thursday morning after being struck by a dump truck making a left turn in East York.

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Toronto traffic agent killed in east end truck collision
Toronto traffic agent killed in east end truck collision

CP24 • 29 oct. 15h59

A City of Toronto traffic agent died after being struck by a truck on Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard, prompting statements from Mayor Olivia Chow and city officials.

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Traffic agent dies after being hit by dump truck in East York
Traffic agent dies after being hit by dump truck in East York

CityNews Toronto • 29 oct. 13h57

A City of Toronto traffic agent was fatally injured when a dump truck hit him at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection in East York.

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