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Updated: Pedestrian sought by police has been IDed

Police had been looking to speak to third pedestrian nearly struck in fatal Sept. 13 collision
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Greater Sudbury Police are looking to identify a third pedestrian who was nearly struck by the same vehicle involved in a Sept. 13 incident in New Sudbury that killed a 23-year-old woman.

Updated Oct. 4 at 9:10 a.m.

Greater Sudbury Police say the third pedestrian has been identified and has spoken to investigators. Police thanked the public for their assistance.

Original story:

Greater Sudbury Police are looking to identify a third pedestrian who was nearly struck by the same vehicle involved in a Sept. 13 incident in New Sudbury that killed a 23-year-old woman.

Shortly after 7:35 a.m. on that morning, two pedestrians were struck at the intersection of Lasalle Boulevard and Barrydowne Road.

The 23-year-old woman died from her injuries, while another pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, sustained serious injuries, and was hospitalized.

The 34-year-old man driving the vehicle involved in the collision has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Police say as a result of an investigation, they’ve determined that a third pedestrian was nearly struck by the involved vehicle.

“We are requesting assistance to identify and locate the individual seen in the attached image,” said police.

“This individual was walking close to the 31-year-old man who was seriously injured. However this individual was not struck by the vehicle and left the scene prior to police arrival.”

Anyone with information related to the identity of this individual is asked to contact GSPS at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.